Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Living History at Fort Hartsuff

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park 82034 Fort Ave., Burwell, NE

Join us at Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park for this Living History event! May 20th is also FREE park entry and fishing day, so no entry permit is required. Experience life in the 1800s at Fort Hartsuff with reenactors while they make candles, forge items in the blacksmith shop, and answer questions about their life […]

Fall Muster at Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park 82034 Fort Ave., Burwell, NE

Experience living history at Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park on Sept. 9 and 10 for a weekend of Fall Muster! Activities will include: Reveille, Assembly and Post Colors Orders of the Day Soldier drills on the parade ground Blacksmithing Candle-making (Saturday) Cannon-firing (Saturday) Soap-making (Sunday) Other historical reenactments of duties at the fort Hours: Sept. […]

Fall Muster at Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park 82034 Fort Ave., Burwell, NE

Experience living history at Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park on Sept. 9 and 10 for a weekend of Fall Muster! Activities will include: Reveille, Assembly and Post Colors Orders of the Day Soldier drills on the parade ground Blacksmithing Candle-making (Saturday) Cannon-firing (Saturday) Soap-making (Sunday) Other historical reenactments of duties at the fort Hours: Sept. […]

First Day Hike at Fort Hartsuff SHP

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park 82034 Fort Ave., Burwell, NE

Want to get outside on a First Day Hike, but don’t feel like doing a long trail? Come explore Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park on a guided tour with the Park Superintendent. We’ll stroll the path around the parade ground, explore a few historical buildings and imagine what a New Year’s Day might have been […]

Book Presentation with author Todd E. Harburn at Fort Hartsuff SHP

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park 82034 Fort Ave., Burwell, NE

Join us at Fort Hartsuff SHP for author Todd E. Harburn's presentation of his book, The Little Post Hospital on the North Loup River: The Medical History of Fort Hartsuff, Nebraska 1874-1881! Dr. Harburn is an independent scholar, retired orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician. His detailed history of Fort Hartsuff’s hospital is published by […]

Cannon Demonstrations & Night Shoot at Fort Hartsuff SHP

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park 82034 Fort Ave., Burwell, NE

Kick off the end of May with a bang! 1870s military reenactors will be firing the cannon at Fort Hartsuff on Saturday, May 25th. Demonstrations are scheduled for 11:30a.m. and 3 p.m.. A night cannon shoot will take place at 9:30 p.m. Historical Buildings, Office, and Gift Shop will be open from 11 a.m. - […]

Medieval Knights Presentation & Display

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park 82034 Fort Ave., Burwell, NE

Join reenactor, historian, and collector Shane Johnson in an exploration of his medieval knights collection! Johnson, a long-time member of the Fremont Pathfinders, has come to Fort Hartsuff for many years for 1870s military reenactments. This time, he is taking us to a whole different historical period with his extensive collection of reproduction medieval flags, […]