Whitley County Historical Society planning annual meeting on April 22, presenting volunteer awards
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
The Whitley County Historical Society's well-attended annual meeting will be held April 22 at 6 p.m. and The Eagle's Nest Event Center.
This year's keynote speaker is the Fort Wayne Historical Society's executive director, Todd Pelfrey. Pelfrey will discuss the contributions to local history made by Chief Jean Baptiste de Richardville. Richardville had an attractive home in southern Allen County that is now a museum dedicated to the region's Native American history.
Additionally, several awards will be presented including the President's Award and the Waugh Award, a pair of awards honoring volunteers who've made a significant effort in promoting, preserving and maintaining local history.
The dinner is $16.50 per person and reservations may be made by calling 244-6372 or by visiting the Whitley County Historical Museum at 108 West Jefferson Street.