Support the History Center
The History Center is made possible through the generous contributors like you! Your support is vital in helping the History Center fulfill its mission to serve present and future generations by collecting, preserving, and sharing artifacts, documents, and images that describe the people, places and events that define Fort Wayne and Allen County history.
Whether you prefer membership, donation or shopping… we greatly appreciate your support! Thank you!
Become a Member
Becoming a History Center member offers many benefits. Not only do you receive free admission to the History Center, newsletters and discounts, you also receive Time Travelers benefits to 250 museums and historical societies in 43 states.
Click here to find the membership level that is right for you.
Museum Access Pass
The Museum Access Pass (MAP) is a 4-way membership to the Botanical Conservatory, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, History Center, and Science Central, all for one low price of $270.
Click here to purchase your MAP today.
Shop in Our On-line Store
Convenient shopping from your home with secure payments.
Click here to browse the shop.
Heritage Education Fund
The Heritage Education Fund has served over 3,000 school groups since its inception in 2003. By donating, you directly impact area students’ knowledge of local history. All funds raised in our annual campaign go toward providing free admission to the History Center for school groups in Allen County, as well as those in DeKalb, LaGrange, Noble and Steuben counties. Find the information below to support the Heritage Education Fund. Over 200 classes have attended in each of the past 10 school years!
You can donate directly to the Heritage Education Fund online:
Should you wish to make your donation in person or via mail, you can use the Heritage Education Fund Pledge Slip or write a check. If you prefer to write a check, please fill in “HEF” as the memo.
Bring or send your Pledge Slip or check to the following address:
The History Center
302 East Berry Street
Fort Wayne IN 46802
Join Kroger Rewards
Designate the History Center as the preferred organization on your Kroger Plus Card! Every time you shop at Kroger and use your Kroger Plus Card the History Center will receive a percentage of your purchase.
Log on to http://www.kroger.com using your Kroger Plus account, search PV926 and click enroll (see detailed instructions here). Then shop as you usually would and Kroger will make a donation to the History Center each quarter.
