Join us at Ash Hollow Historical Park for the 3rd Annual Ash Hollow Rendezvous!

The rendezvous will allow park visitors to absorb themselves in pre-1840 history, unique culture and educate themselves of an era gone by. Rendezvous were historically held in the fall between fur traders and local Native American tribes and were a time to gather, share trade goods such as skins, furs, beads, food items, weapons, and knowledge.

Activities

There will be demonstrations of black powder shooting, tomahawk throwing, recurve bow and arrow shooting, open fire cooking, trap setting, canoeing, along with traders’ row where goods can be viewed and purchased. A living history tent, emulating the spirit of American men and women of the era will host historical re-enactors speaking on subjects such as the newest kitchen utensils, fashion, political issues, current events, a card playing table and people that lived in 1876.

Food vendors will be on location for the event. There will be a Farmers Market on Friday and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. – noon.

Friday, Sept. 8

School days will run from 9 a.m. – noon. All Farmers Market and food vendors, living history demonstrations and activities will be ongoing this day.

Sat. Sept. 9

9 a.m. – Trader’s Row opens

10 a.m. – Black Powder Shoot begins

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Hawk and Knife

3 p.m. – Raffle for black powder gun & handcrafted quilt; archery demonstration and shooting

5:30 p.m. – Early Americana singer: Charity Neal

Sun. Sept 10

9 a.m. – Trader’s Row opens; living history demonstrations will run from 9 a.m. – noon.

Ash Hollow opens at 9 a.m. Mountain Time and the events are free to attend. Vehicles require a valid park entry permit which can be purchased at the park or online at OutdoorNebraska.gov. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.