WABASH, Ind.–Honeywell Arts & Entertainment welcomes guests of all ages to Dr. James Ford Historic Home for a full schedule of fun, family-friendly events in 2021.
2021 Events at Dr. James Ford Historic Home:
Ice Cream Social – Friday, July 2, 2021, 5-8:00 p.m.
Celebrate First Friday in Wabash with free ice cream, games, and a craft on the lawn! Sponsorship is provided by Brainard Excavating & Snow Removal LLC.
The American Front Porch – Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
Paul Hayden, Director of the Northeast Field Office of Indiana Landmarks in Wabash, Ind. will cover an architectural guide of residential porches that evolved between 1830 to 1930. Guests are encouraged to bring photographs of their front porches to ask questions about appropriate maintenance and restoration issues. General admission is $4; members and donors receive complimentary entrance.
Autumn Festival – Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, 5-8:00 p.m.
Celebrate the harvest with interactive learning at the Home, complete with period demonstrations, games, and crafts! This event is free to the public as part of First Friday in Wabash. Sponsorship is provided by David L. Mann, CLU, ChFC, CFP, MSFS, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company.
Trick or Treat at the Home – City of Wabash Trick-or-Treat Hours
Calling all goblins, ghosts, and monsters! Candy will be handed out on the haunted porch of the festively decorated Dr. Ford Home.
Wabash and Erie Canal – Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
Jeff Koehler will present the history of the Wabash and Erie Canal from the beginning of its planning to the last sale of the property in Terre Haute in 1876. Come prepared to learn and share about this interesting time in our state’s history. General admission is $4; members and donors receive complimentary entrance. Sponsorship is provided by Modoc’s Market.
Dr. James Ford Historic Home exhibits and events are made possible by the generous support of Ford Meter Box Foundation, Inc. and Mosier’s Tarps.
For more information on Dr. James Ford Historic Home, visit HoneywellArts.org/dr-ford-home.
For media inquiries, contact Courtney Harvey at charvey@honeywellarts.org or 260.274.1437.
About Honeywell Arts & Entertainment
Honeywell Arts & Entertainment encompasses the full range of arts opportunities and venues of The Honeywell Foundation, a nonprofit public arts charity in Wabash, Indiana. The organization is dedicated to the enhancement of artistic, social, cultural, and recreational opportunities for all. Offerings take place online and at six venues: the Honeywell Center, Honeywell House, Eagles Theatre, Charley Creek Gardens, Dr. James Ford Historic Home, and the 13-24 Drive In. Programs are made possible by the Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts: a federal agency, and by generous donors. For more information about The Honeywell Foundation, visit HoneywellArts.org.