Settler Series 2026-2027

Celebrating Settlers, Inc. programs for 55 Years

Settlers invite you to join their 2026-2027 Series of Hand-Arts Classes. Programs will include the life style and interests of the residents as life progressed from a log house by the river to a stately brick mansion beside the street.

Colonial Fibers
October 8, 2026

Cookies from Around the World
November 12, 2026

Decorative Arts of Early America
February 11, 2027

The Polish Come to America
March 11, 2027

Ladies Embelishments & Accessories
April 8, 2027

Tea With Betsy Ross
May 13, 2027

Individual classes are $25 each and advanced registration is necessary. The Series of 6 Classes is only $40 if purchased as a Settlers, Inc. Series Membership. Classes meet on Thursday mornings (unless Fort Wayne Community Schools are closed due to inclement weather.)

Classes are open to anyone 14 years old or older (age 14-18 must attend with an adult). Doors open at 9:00 am, program is 9:30 am - 11:30 am.

Please call Denise Keane, 260-413-4413, for more information.

September 12 & 13, 2026 - 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
1844 Swinney Homestead Open House / West Central Historic Homes Tour
The Swinney House and Log House will be open for walk-through tours during the West Central Historic Home Tour hours of 11:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. No admission charge. (260) 424-7212.

September 19 & 20, 2026
Settlers' Pioneer Village - Johnny Appleseed Festival
Saturday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5 p.m. Johnny Appleseed/Archer Park, 1502 Harry W. Baals Drive, Fort Wayne, IN. Free admission; charge for parking (free parking at IPFW with shuttle to JA Festival). Costumed Settlers demonstrate historic hand arts. You are invited to be a "Settler-for-a day" and demonstrate your historic craft skills at the Festival. See "Volunteer Efforts" page for details.

December 4, 2026 - 2:00-4:00 p.m.
December 5, 2026 – 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Christmas 'At-Home' with the Swinney Sisters’ Tea
See "Christmas At Home" page for details.

May 7, 2027 - 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Swinney Homestead Open House
The Swinney House will be open for walk-through tours. New Historic Hand-Art Classes and Programs for 2027-2028 will be announced. 2027-2028 Settlers, Inc. Memberships will be for sale. Settlers, Inc. always welcome new active, and/or supporting, members!

For additional information please call Norene Brown (260) 637-8622.