Johnny Appleseed Festival - Indiana
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Celebrate the pioneer spirit of John Chapman, better known as "Johnny Appleseed," Chapman was a colorful character of the Indiana frontier in the early 1800's.
During the latter part of his life, Chapman traveled the countryside on foot, planting orchards in Fort Wayne and surrounding areas. In the process, he became a national folk hero and his gravesite memorial area in Fort Wayne's Archer Park has been designated a National Historic Place and is identified as such on the National Register of Historic Places.
35th ANNIVERSARY!
September 19th & 20TH, 2009
Saturday 10:00AM - 6:00pm
Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm
There is NO admission fee!
During the latter part of his life, Chapman traveled the countryside on foot, planting orchards in Fort Wayne and surrounding areas. In the process, he became a national folk hero and his gravesite memorial area in Fort Wayne's Archer Park has been designated a National Historic Place and is identified as such on the National Register of Historic Places.
35th ANNIVERSARY!
September 19th & 20TH, 2009
Saturday 10:00AM - 6:00pm
Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm
There is NO admission fee!
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- Indiana, Seeds, Johnny Appleseed
