Forks of the Wabash Historic Park preserves
the story of the opening of the frontier in the midwest as it was lived out in one small
town. It is the story of the Native Americans and their encounters with a procession of
Frenchmen, Englishmen, and Americans who came first to trade with Indians, then to fight
with them, and finally to remove them from the land. It pays tribute to two hundred years
of occupation by the Miami Nation, to the woodsmen and traders who first brought western
goods and ideas to this land, and to the craftsmen and laborers who built the canal and
the towns.
At the Forks you will find the 1840's
restored Chiefs' House. This elegant Federal style home served as the headquarters for the
Miami, and three treaties with the U.S. Government were signed on its lawn. The Forks is
also home to a restored school house, and the Nuck log cabin. The Nuck family came from
Germany and worked for the Miami Chiefs Richardville and LaFontaine. The Visitors Center
and Museum holds exhibits relating to the Wabash & Erie Canal and to the Miami along
with a Gift Shop filled with traditional arts and crafts.
Costumed guides and demonstrators greet and
accompany you through the Forks. Try some sassafras tea, or listen to dulcimer music in
the parlor. You will end up appreciating the rich history of the area and learn more about
the people who settled Indiana.
Visit the Official Forks of the Wabash web site.
Hours:
By Appointment
Suggested Time: 1 1/2 hours
Motorcoach Parking: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Handicapped Accessible: Partially
Reservations: Recommended
Group Discounts: Group discount for
groups of 20 or more. $2/person regular admission.
Packages: Call 260-356-1903 for information on a
breakfast/lunch and house tour package.
