Join us for some western fun at Fort Kearny State Historical Park on June 28!

Featured Events:

• Miss V, the traveling cowbelle, will showcase her
homemade instruments and share stories from her
14 years living a pioneer lifestyle in northwest Wyoming.

• Dan Melton, cowboy, will share stories of growing
up on a ranch in southwest Nebraska homesteaded
by his grandfather, helping with the cattle and
quarter horses.

• Bob Lamberson, storyteller, will share stories of the
cowboy livelihood.

• Lyle Henderson, former cowboy and owner of the
Platte Valley Saddle Shop, will talk about his early
days as a cowboy in Idaho and Grand Island and his
connection to the Pony Express Association.

• Reenactors also will be at the park to discuss life as
a soldier during the fort’s early days. Period firearms
from Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park will be on display.

• Miss V will give a musical performance from
3 to 3:20 p.m.

In addition to the festivities, visitors to the park will be able to explore exhibits and the reconstructed buildings, including the stockade, parade grounds, powder magazine, and blacksmith/carpenter shop.

The event is free, but a vehicle park entry permit is required.

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