Wabash County Celebrates America 250th Anniversary

Wabash County is gearing up for an exciting year as we join the rest of the country in celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. From festivals and live music to history tours, hands-on activities, and family fun, there’s something happening for everyone to enjoy. It’s the perfect time to explore our local history, make new memories, and celebrate what makes our community and our country so special. Keep an eye out for events all year long as Wabash County honors 250 years of American stories and spirit.

2025

November 10 to December 8 | Patriotic Banner show in the Honeywell Center

November 19 to April 2026Patriotic Banners on display around the Honeywell Center

Eagle Watching Tour with people in the foreground adn Trolley No.85 in the background
Eagle Watching Tour

2026

January 10 | “Freedom Soars”:  An Eagle Watching Trolley Tour by Visit Wabash County

January 7 | The Woodward Chronicles History podcast release by Visit Wabash County

February 4 | The Woodward Chronicles History podcast release by Visit Wabash County

March 4 | The Woodward Chronicles History podcast release by Visit Wabash County

March 1 – May 31 | Legends & Landmarks Hunt of Wabash County

Embark on a fun and interactive journey through Wabash County’s rich history!  Visit each historical site in Wabash County to uncover a hidden letter displayed at each site.  Collect all the letters to unscramble the special phrase that connects to Wabash County’s heritage!  Download PDF coming soon! 😎

April 1 | The Woodward Chronicles History podcast release by Visit Wabash County

April 16Pioneers in the Automotive Industry w/ Ron Woodward at NM Center for History

May 6 | The Woodward Chronicles History podcast release by Visit Wabash County

Street fair vendor selling tenderlions
LaFontaine Block Party Celebration

TBD | Historic LaFontaine Tour with LaFontaine History Club

June – August | Red, White, and Bloom All the communities are invited to plant red, white, and blue flowers to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary

June 1 – July 31 | Quilters Guild 250th Quilts on display at Wabash County Museum all month

June 2 | “Our Time in History”  Youth program at NM Center for History

June 3 | The Woodward Chronicles History podcast release by Visit Wabash County

June 7 | Lafontaine 250 Block Party presented by the LaFontaine Alliance

June 9 | “Our Time in History”  Youth program at NM Center for History

June 11 | North East Indiana’s 30th Regiment in the Civil War with Terry Smith & book signing by Ron Woodward at NM Center for History

June 15 – 19 | A nod to America – Kids Trolley Camp by Visit Wabash County

June 16 | “Our Time in History”  Youth program at NM Center for History

June 19 – 20 | Lagro Good Ole Days presented by the Town of Lagro

June 19 | Community Conversations & Dinner at Wabash County Museum and in partnership with Wabash County Diversity Coalition

June 20 | Veteran’s Memorial unveiling in Lagro

June 23 | “Our Time in History”  Youth program at NM Center for History

June 30 | “Our Time in History”  Youth program at NM Center for History

Youth program at NM Center for History

July 1 | The Woodward Chronicles History podcast release by Visit Wabash County

July 1 – October 31 | “In Our Nation’s Defense” exhibit at NM Center for History 

July 2 | The Thursday Parlay – 1976 Bicentennial Celebration in Wabash County at Wabash County Museum

July 3 | First Friday in Downtown Wabash

July 3 | A Journey Through Time” exhibit at the Wabash County Museum

July 3 – 5 Red, White, and YOU! by Manchester Alive

July 4 | Red, White & You Community Picnic from 4 PM to 8 PM at Warvel Park by Manchester Alive

July 4 | FREE Patriotic Concert featuring the Bulldogs by the Wabash County Museum in partnership with the Living Well in Downtown

July 4 | Torch Relay that reaches all 92 Counties.  See state of Indiana website

July 7 | “Our Time in History”  Youth program at NM Center for History

July 14 | “Our Time in History”  Youth program at NM Center for History

July 21 | “Our Time in History”  Youth program at NM Center for History

July 28 | “Our Time in History”  Youth program at NM Center for History

August 5 | The Woodward Chronicles History podcast release by Visit Wabash County

August  28 – 29 | Founder’s Day Festival weekend in Wabash

August  29 | Bluegrass At Hopewell by Visit Wabash County

Roann Covered Bridge Festival

September 2 | The Woodward Chronicles History podcast release by Visit Wabash County

September 11 – 13 | Historic Roann Covered Bridge Festival

September 13 | Dam to Dam Century Bike Ride – Let Freedom Ride by Visit Wabash County

September 17 | “Two Hoosiers at the front of WWII” program with Barbara Morrow at NM Center for History

 

October 7 | The Woodward Chronicles History podcast release by Visit Wabash County

October 17 | Halloween Prohibition Era Trolley Tour by Visit Wabash County

Mr Woodward in the podcast studio.

October 23 – 24 | 1826  Festival at Paradise Spring

TBD | Veterans Supper in November by LaFontaine Lions & History Club

November 4 | The Woodward Chronicles History podcast release by Visit Wabash County

 

December 2 | The Woodward Chronicles History podcast release by Visit Wabash County

December 3 | “Our Role in U.S. History” @ NM Center for History program

December 12Jolly Trolley Tour:  Stars, Stripes, & Christmas lights by Visit Wabash County