On June 22nd the Friends of Wyneken sponsored a bus tour for the Palatines to America, a genealogical society that studies Germanic immigration to North America. The organization was in Fort Wayne for a national conference. Since this area is rich in German heritage, FOW offered a look at our unique history, with the concentration […]
Summer is here in Fort Wayne and with it comes the first big event of the season . . . GERMANFEST! Friends of Wyneken will be there in the cultural tent. After you have enjoyed some great German beer and a bratwurst come by to say hi and check us out. For further information on Germanfest […]
Progress continues at the Wyneken House. Since the last post we have finished the driveway and replaced the siding on the house. We also continue to work on the interior. Many of the walls are in bad shape and need to be replaced. Thanks again to our dedicated and resourceful volunteers. Their hard work makes all this […]
Timeline of the Wyneken House from 1926-2016 It has been awhile since there has been an update on the Wyneken House restoration. A lot has taken place since the last post. From the outside it actually looks like an inhabitable house now. However, the inside is still in need of a lot of work before it reaches that point. […]
This past week Friends of Wyneken lost one of our faithful supporters and a Wyneken family member. Keep her family in your prayers. Wilma Louise (Nuffer) Blackmore (1923-2015) Wilma Louise (Nuffer) Blackmore went to be with her Lord early Friday morning January 2, 2015 at Caretel Inns of the Tri Cities with her loving family […]
WHEN: October 2-4, 2014 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) TIME: 9:00AM – 6:00PM WHERE: 11694 NW Winchester Road (next to the Wyneken house); approximately 2.5 miles southeast of Poe, IN Follow the signs and come check us out in the “Red Barn” for some great bargains!
It’s June, and that means it is time for Germanfest in Fort Wayne, IN. While you celebrate German heritage with beer, brats and music take out some time and come and visit us. FOW will be at our usual place in the cultural tent. For further information on Germanfest visit their website at: http://germanfest.org/
The Friends of Wyneken are pleased to announce the first public Open House of the historic Rev. F.C.D. Wyneken House. This event will be held on Saturday, June 21st (10-6) and Sunday, June 22nd (11-6) at 11730 NW Winchester Road, Decatur, IN. For further […]