Family-friendly 19th Century Autumn Festival will include demonstrations, take-home packages
WABASH, Ind.—The Dr. James Ford Historic Home, operated by The Honeywell Foundation, will host its annual 19th Century Autumn Festival on Friday, Oct. 2 from 5 – 8 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public with demonstrations taking place on the Dr. Ford Home lawn included in the Wabash Marketplace First Friday lineup. The 19th Century Autumn Festival is sponsored by David L. Mann, CLU, ChFC, CFP, MSFS, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company.
The festival will reflect a simpler time in history and celebrate the autumn season. Activities will demonstrate the time period, giving families a chance to experience what it was like during the 19th century. Demonstrations will include shelling corn and making butter. Kids will also be provided a take-home craft kit and free popcorn.
Honeywell Foundation Arts and Entertainment Program Coordinator Michele Hughes will be available to answer questions regarding the Home and lifestyle of Dr. Ford and his family. The 19th Century Autumn Festival is a great opportunity to visit the historic site in downtown Wabash.
For more information about this presentation or other Dr. James Ford Historic Home events, call the Honeywell Foundation Box Office at 260-563-1102 or visit DrFordHome.org/programs-and-events.
For all media inquiries, contact Morgan Ellis at mellis@HoneywellFoundation.org or by calling 260.274.1429.
About the Honeywell Foundation
The Honeywell Foundation is a public charity in Wabash, Indiana. The organization and its venues – Honeywell Center, Honeywell House, Charley Creek Gardens, Dr. Ford Historic Home, Eagles Theatre, and 13-24 Drive In – provide artistic, social, cultural, and recreational opportunities for all. These artistic offering are made possible by the Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, and also by generous donors. For more information about The Honeywell Foundation, please visit HoneywellFoundation.org.