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Good afternoon, today I’m going to talk to you about our Fort Wayne community and one of the key benefactors that is having a lasting influence on our community: Sweetwater Sound.

Sweetwater Sound is more than a business in Fort Wayne, its presence and leadership have transformed our town and the way we see the musical arts. If you are a musician, Sweetwater needs no introduction. However, for people like me (I love music, but I can barely clap my hands), here is the low down.

Live music plays a vital role in shaping the cultural identity and vibrancy of Fort Wayne. As a city…

Today I’d like to tell you about another Fort Wayne institution: Hyde Brothers Books.

When I was in the Navy (gosh, that seems like a whole other lifetime ago), I was stationed at the Fleet Training Group in San Diego. We were responsible for training all U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet ships and all Pacific Area U.S. Coast Guard cutters and boats. We traveled up and down the west coast. One of my favorite trips was when they would send us to Seattle to train the USCG cutters. Not only was there a coffee cart on every street corner, but when you were downtown, you couldn’t walk more than a…

Today I'd like to introduce you to the Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Museum, one of my favorite places in or around Fort Wayne.

In my humble opinion, the distinctive magic of the Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Museum cannot be overstated.

Nora and I are “museum people”; that’s what we love. On our first trip to the ACD Museum (during our first expedition to our future hometown of Fort Wayne in 2021), we were not expecting much. We went up to Auburn, about 30 minutes north of the Grand Wayne Convention Center, to see what we thought would be a hand-full of nice cars.

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The Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne is a pillar of family history research in America. Only one block from the Grand Wayne Convention Center, the Genealogy Center stands as one of the premier destinations for family history research in the United States.

Known for its comprehensive resources, expert staff, and commitment to accessibility, the Genealogy Center attracts thousands of visitors each year, from amateur genealogists just beginning their family trees, to seasoned researchers tracing centuries-old lineages.

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The first step to your 2026 IPMS/USA Convention adventure is having a place to stay.

There are still rooms available at Courtyard by Marriott (about 15, more on some days) and The Bradley (14). The Hilton and Hampton Inn rooms are sold out.

Information regarding the hotels can be found on our Hotels page.

Questions regarding the Hotels and the reservation process may be addressed to: 2026_chair@ipmsusa.org.

We look forward to seeing you in Fort Wayne.