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SUMMARY:Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson
DESCRIPTION:Travel 200 years back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! \nLiving History events occur from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the first weekend of each month between May and October. Ongoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors portray fur traders\, coopers\, blacksmiths\, carpenters\, tinsmiths\, weavers and other period trades. There will also be potato planting demonstrations. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the reenactors. \nThe theme for the weekend of May 2-3\, 2026 is “The demise of Mrs. Eliza Wooley”. \nActivity schedule\n10 a.m. – Troop roll call\, inspection\, raise colours\, and morning gun at the flag pole\n10:15 a.m. – Church on Sunday at the North barrack\n10:30 a.m. –“The Demise of Mrs. Eliza Woolley” at the West barrack\n11 a.m. – “History of Alcohol in Early America” by Ron Westlake at the Visitor Center theater\nNoon – Noon gun and announcement about Mrs. Eliza Woolley at the flag pole\n12:30 p.m. – Wake of Mrs. Woolley at the Surgeon’s quarters\, West barrack\n1 p.m. – Visit the gardens to see what they planted!\n1:30 p.m. – Military drills (Flag Pole)\n4 p.m. – The Retreat (Roll call\, Inspection\, evening gun\, flagpole)\nGun will be fired at 10 a.m.\, noon and 4 p.m. (at least). \nA valid Nebraska Park Entry Permit is required for all vehicles to enter the park and can be purchased at the site. \nVisitor Center Admission\n\n-Adults (13 & up): $5\n-Children 3-12: $1\n-2 and under: Free\n\n  \nFor more information\, please contact the park at ngpc.fort.atkinson@nebraska.gov or (402) 468-5611 or visit https://outdoornebraska.gov/location/fort-atkinson/.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/living-history-weekend-at-fort-atkinson-2/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Fort Atkinson State Historical Park\, 201 S 7th St.\, Fort Calhoun\, NE\, 68023
CATEGORIES:Parks
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SUMMARY:Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson
DESCRIPTION:Travel 200 years back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! \nLiving History events occur from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the first weekend of each month between May and October. Ongoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors portray fur traders\, coopers\, blacksmiths\, carpenters\, tinsmiths\, weavers and other period trades. There will also be potato planting demonstrations. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the reenactors. \nThe theme for the weekend of May 2-3\, 2026 is “The demise of Mrs. Eliza Wooley”. \nActivity schedule\n10 a.m. – Troop roll call\, inspection\, raise colours\, and morning gun at the flag pole\n10:15 a.m. – Church on Sunday at the North barrack\n10:30 a.m. –“The Demise of Mrs. Eliza Woolley” at the West barrack\n11 a.m. – “History of Alcohol in Early America” by Ron Westlake at the Visitor Center theater\nNoon – Noon gun and announcement about Mrs. Eliza Woolley at the flag pole\n12:30 p.m. – Wake of Mrs. Woolley at the Surgeon’s quarters\, West barrack\n1 p.m. – Visit the gardens to see what they planted!\n1:30 p.m. – Military drills (Flag Pole)\n4 p.m. – The Retreat (Roll call\, Inspection\, evening gun\, flagpole)\nGun will be fired at 10 a.m.\, noon and 4 p.m. (at least). \nA valid Nebraska Park Entry Permit is required for all vehicles to enter the park and can be purchased at the site. \nVisitor Center Admission\n\n-Adults (13 & up): $5\n-Children 3-12: $1\n-2 and under: Free\n\n  \nFor more information\, please contact the park at ngpc.fort.atkinson@nebraska.gov or (402) 468-5611 or visit https://outdoornebraska.gov/location/fort-atkinson/.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/living-history-weekend-at-fort-atkinson-2/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Fort Atkinson State Historical Park\, 201 S 7th St.\, Fort Calhoun\, NE\, 68023
CATEGORIES:Parks
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T164716Z
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SUMMARY:Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson
DESCRIPTION:Travel 200 years back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! \nLiving History events occur from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the first weekend of each month between May and October. Ongoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors portray fur traders\, coopers\, blacksmiths\, carpenters\, tinsmiths\, weavers and other period trades. There will also be potato planting demonstrations. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the reenactors. \nThe theme for the weekend of June 6-7\, 2026 is “The death of Mrs. Eliza Woolley and Indian Sub-Agent Peter Wilson“. \nSchedule\n10:15 a.m. (Sunday only) – Church on Sunday North Barrack\n10 a.m. –  The Troop Roll call\, inspection\, raise colours\, and morning gun (Flagpole)\n10:15 a.m. – “Native Plants Through the Seasons of the Prairie” by Lisa Grabenbauer & Cathy Prettyman (Visitor Center)\n11 a.m. – Plant walk—meet at the Visitor Center\n11:30 a.m. – On-going exhibit at the Council House on the “Journey of Eliza Woolley” made possible with donations from Nebraska State Historical Society & David Genoways\n12:00 p.m. – Noon gun\n12:30 a.m. – Honorary guard for Mr. Peter Wilson at the Monument to the Deceased\n1 p.m. – Vaccination scenario “Death on the Plains” in front of the Hospital (West barrack)\n2 p.m. – Talk on “Embalming in the History” by Kevin Arnold. (Council House)\n3 p.m. – On-going interpretations at the blacksmith shop\, Sutler store\, Council House\, etc.\n4 p.m. – The Retreat (Roll call\, Inspection\, Evening gun)\nFlag is lowered; Call in sentries–cease all challenging. End of public hours. \n  \nVisitor Center Admission\n-Adults (13 & up): $5 \n-Children 3-12: $1 \n-2 and under: Free \n  \nA valid Nebraska Park Entry Permit is required for all vehicles to enter the park and can be purchased at the site. \nFor more information\, please contact the park at ngpc.fort.atkinson@nebraska.gov or (402) 468-5611 or visit https://outdoornebraska.gov/location/fort-atkinson/.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/living-history-weekend-at-fort-atkinson-3/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Fort Atkinson State Historical Park\, 201 S 7th St.\, Fort Calhoun\, NE\, 68023
CATEGORIES:Parks
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SUMMARY:Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson
DESCRIPTION:Travel 200 years back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! \nLiving History events occur from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the first weekend of each month between May and October. Ongoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors portray fur traders\, coopers\, blacksmiths\, carpenters\, tinsmiths\, weavers and other period trades. There will also be potato planting demonstrations. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the reenactors. \nThe theme for the weekend of June 6-7\, 2026 is “The death of Mrs. Eliza Woolley and Indian Sub-Agent Peter Wilson“. \nSchedule\n10:15 a.m. (Sunday only) – Church on Sunday North Barrack\n10 a.m. –  The Troop Roll call\, inspection\, raise colours\, and morning gun (Flagpole)\n10:15 a.m. – “Native Plants Through the Seasons of the Prairie” by Lisa Grabenbauer & Cathy Prettyman (Visitor Center)\n11 a.m. – Plant walk—meet at the Visitor Center\n11:30 a.m. – On-going exhibit at the Council House on the “Journey of Eliza Woolley” made possible with donations from Nebraska State Historical Society & David Genoways\n12:00 p.m. – Noon gun\n12:30 a.m. – Honorary guard for Mr. Peter Wilson at the Monument to the Deceased\n1 p.m. – Vaccination scenario “Death on the Plains” in front of the Hospital (West barrack)\n2 p.m. – Talk on “Embalming in the History” by Kevin Arnold. (Council House)\n3 p.m. – On-going interpretations at the blacksmith shop\, Sutler store\, Council House\, etc.\n4 p.m. – The Retreat (Roll call\, Inspection\, Evening gun)\nFlag is lowered; Call in sentries–cease all challenging. End of public hours. \n  \nVisitor Center Admission\n-Adults (13 & up): $5 \n-Children 3-12: $1 \n-2 and under: Free \n  \nA valid Nebraska Park Entry Permit is required for all vehicles to enter the park and can be purchased at the site. \nFor more information\, please contact the park at ngpc.fort.atkinson@nebraska.gov or (402) 468-5611 or visit https://outdoornebraska.gov/location/fort-atkinson/.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/living-history-weekend-at-fort-atkinson-3/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:Fort Atkinson State Historical Park\, 201 S 7th St.\, Fort Calhoun\, NE\, 68023
CATEGORIES:Parks
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T170000
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SUMMARY:4th of July Living History Celebration at Fort Atkinson
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary by traveling back in time for Independence Day weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Visitors will be able to glimpse the holiday activities that would have taken place at this 1820s era outpost.\n\n\nOngoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life will occur throughout the park. Reenactors portray fur traders\, coopers\, blacksmiths\, carpenters\, tinsmiths\, weavers and other period trades. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the reenactors. \nSchedule\n10 a.m. – The Troop (Roll call\, inspection\, raise colours\, and morning gun) \n10:15 a.m. – History Trailer (west gate\, ongoing); Company Drill (flag pole\, ongoing) \n10:30 a.m.\, Saturday only – “Legacies of the American Revolution” by retired history professor and award-winning author\, Dr. Don Hickey (Visitor Center) \n10:30 a.m.\, Sunday only – Church at the North Barrack \n11 a.m. – Speeches and toast by Col. Leavenworth (Sutler Store) \nNoon – Officer’s Mess (West Barrack) \n12:15 p.m. – Ice Cream/Cobbler Social (near Council House) \n1:15 p.m. – Salute to the States & reading of the Declaration of Independence (Flag Pole) \n1:30 p.m. – “What happened to the signers?” presentation (Flag Pole) \n3 p.m. – Regimental Colors (Flag Pole) \n3:30 p.m. – Whiskey Ration (West Barrack) \n4 p.m. – The Retreat (Roll call\, Inspection\, Evening gun)\nFlag is lowered; Call in sentries–cease all challenging. End of publik\nhours. \nGun will be fired at 10 a.m.\, noon & 4 p.m. (at least). \n  \n\nVisitor Center Admission\n\n-Adults (13 & up): $5\n-Children 3-12: $1\n-2 and under: Free\n\nA valid Nebraska Park Entry Permit is required for all vehicles to enter the park and can be purchased at the site. \n\nContact\nFor more information\, please contact the park at ngpc.fort.atkinson@nebraska.gov or (402) 468-5611 or visit Fort Atkinson online.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/4th-of-july-living-history-celebration-at-fort-atkinson-2/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Fort Atkinson State Historical Park\, 201 S 7th St.\, Fort Calhoun\, NE\, 68023
CATEGORIES:Parks
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SUMMARY:4th of July Living History Celebration at Fort Atkinson
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary by traveling back in time for Independence Day weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Visitors will be able to glimpse the holiday activities that would have taken place at this 1820s era outpost.\n\n\nOngoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life will occur throughout the park. Reenactors portray fur traders\, coopers\, blacksmiths\, carpenters\, tinsmiths\, weavers and other period trades. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the reenactors. \nSchedule\n10 a.m. – The Troop (Roll call\, inspection\, raise colours\, and morning gun) \n10:15 a.m. – History Trailer (west gate\, ongoing); Company Drill (flag pole\, ongoing) \n10:30 a.m.\, Saturday only – “Legacies of the American Revolution” by retired history professor and award-winning author\, Dr. Don Hickey (Visitor Center) \n10:30 a.m.\, Sunday only – Church at the North Barrack \n11 a.m. – Speeches and toast by Col. Leavenworth (Sutler Store) \nNoon – Officer’s Mess (West Barrack) \n12:15 p.m. – Ice Cream/Cobbler Social (near Council House) \n1:15 p.m. – Salute to the States & reading of the Declaration of Independence (Flag Pole) \n1:30 p.m. – “What happened to the signers?” presentation (Flag Pole) \n3 p.m. – Regimental Colors (Flag Pole) \n3:30 p.m. – Whiskey Ration (West Barrack) \n4 p.m. – The Retreat (Roll call\, Inspection\, Evening gun)\nFlag is lowered; Call in sentries–cease all challenging. End of publik\nhours. \nGun will be fired at 10 a.m.\, noon & 4 p.m. (at least). \n  \n\nVisitor Center Admission\n\n-Adults (13 & up): $5\n-Children 3-12: $1\n-2 and under: Free\n\nA valid Nebraska Park Entry Permit is required for all vehicles to enter the park and can be purchased at the site. \n\nContact\nFor more information\, please contact the park at ngpc.fort.atkinson@nebraska.gov or (402) 468-5611 or visit Fort Atkinson online.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/4th-of-july-living-history-celebration-at-fort-atkinson-2/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Fort Atkinson State Historical Park\, 201 S 7th St.\, Fort Calhoun\, NE\, 68023
CATEGORIES:Parks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T170000
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SUMMARY:Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson
DESCRIPTION:Travel 200 years back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! \nOngoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors portray fur traders\, coopers\, blacksmiths\, carpenters\, tinsmiths\, weavers and other period trades. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the reenactors. \nSpecial activities\n–Historical wedding reenactments: Watch a reenactment of a wedding from 200 years ago! \n–Time period dancing (Saturday only): Enjoy dancing with reenactors to music and moves from the past. \nSchedule\n10 a.m. – The Troop (roll call\, inspection\, raise colors and morning gun fife & drum)\n10:15 a.m. – Simple wedding ceremony for the Winninghams\n10:30 a.m. – Presentation of Lt. and Mrs. Joseph Pentland to commanding officer\n10:30 a.m. – Church (Sunday only on North Barrack)\n11 a.m. – Dancing at the Council House by the Old Dominion Dancers (Saturday only)\n11:15 a.m. – Wedding treats in the Council House\nNoon – Noon gun\n1 p.m. – Military demonstration and drilling (ongoing)\n3 p.m. – Inspection of the barracks\n3:30 p.m. – Whiskey ration\n4 p.m. – The Retreat (roll call\, inspection and evening gun) \nVisitor Center Admission\n\nAdults (13 & up): $5\nChildren 3-12: $1\n2 and under: Free\n\nA valid Nebraska Park Entry Permit is required for all vehicles to enter the park and can be purchased at the site. \n\nContact\nFor more information\, please contact the park at ngpc.fort.atkinson@nebraska.gov or (402) 468-5611 or visit Fort Atkinson online.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/living-history-weekend-at-fort-atkinson-6/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:Fort Atkinson State Historical Park\, 201 S 7th St.\, Fort Calhoun\, NE\, 68023
CATEGORIES:Parks
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SUMMARY:Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson
DESCRIPTION:Travel 200 years back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! \nOngoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors portray fur traders\, coopers\, blacksmiths\, carpenters\, tinsmiths\, weavers and other period trades. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the reenactors. \nSpecial activities\n–Historical wedding reenactments: Watch a reenactment of a wedding from 200 years ago! \n–Time period dancing (Saturday only): Enjoy dancing with reenactors to music and moves from the past. \nSchedule\n10 a.m. – The Troop (roll call\, inspection\, raise colors and morning gun fife & drum)\n10:15 a.m. – Simple wedding ceremony for the Winninghams\n10:30 a.m. – Presentation of Lt. and Mrs. Joseph Pentland to commanding officer\n10:30 a.m. – Church (Sunday only on North Barrack)\n11 a.m. – Dancing at the Council House by the Old Dominion Dancers (Saturday only)\n11:15 a.m. – Wedding treats in the Council House\nNoon – Noon gun\n1 p.m. – Military demonstration and drilling (ongoing)\n3 p.m. – Inspection of the barracks\n3:30 p.m. – Whiskey ration\n4 p.m. – The Retreat (roll call\, inspection and evening gun) \nVisitor Center Admission\n\nAdults (13 & up): $5\nChildren 3-12: $1\n2 and under: Free\n\nA valid Nebraska Park Entry Permit is required for all vehicles to enter the park and can be purchased at the site. \n\nContact\nFor more information\, please contact the park at ngpc.fort.atkinson@nebraska.gov or (402) 468-5611 or visit Fort Atkinson online.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/living-history-weekend-at-fort-atkinson-6/2026-08-02/
LOCATION:Fort Atkinson State Historical Park\, 201 S 7th St.\, Fort Calhoun\, NE\, 68023
CATEGORIES:Parks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T170000
DTSTAMP:20260811T175902Z
CREATED:20260810T194755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T175902Z
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SUMMARY:Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson: Military Timeline
DESCRIPTION:Travel 200 years through America’s military timeline and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park on Sept. 5-6\, 2026! \nMilitary reenactor groups will represent the French and Indian\, Civil\, World War I\, World War II\, Korean\, and Vietnam wars and through the present. Military vehicles\, including Willy jeeps\, a British scout car and more\, will be on display from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. \nAn archeology walk will be at 11 a.m. daily. \nOngoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors will portray fur traders\, coopers\, blacksmiths\, carpenters\, tinsmiths\, weavers and other period trades outside of the fort walls. Other ongoing activities will include carpentry/log hewing at the southeast barrack. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the reenactors. \nVisitor Center Admission\n\n-Adults (13 & up): $5\n-Children 3-12: $1\n-2 and under: Free\n\n  \nContact\nFor more information\, please contact the park at ngpc.fort.atkinson@nebraska.gov or (402) 468-5611 or visit Fort Atkinson online.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/living-history-weekend-at-fort-atkinson-military-timeline/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Fort Atkinson State Historical Park\, 201 S 7th St.\, Fort Calhoun\, NE\, 68023
CATEGORIES:Parks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260811T175902Z
CREATED:20260810T194755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T175902Z
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SUMMARY:Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson: Military Timeline
DESCRIPTION:Travel 200 years through America’s military timeline and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park on Sept. 5-6\, 2026! \nMilitary reenactor groups will represent the French and Indian\, Civil\, World War I\, World War II\, Korean\, and Vietnam wars and through the present. Military vehicles\, including Willy jeeps\, a British scout car and more\, will be on display from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. \nAn archeology walk will be at 11 a.m. daily. \nOngoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors will portray fur traders\, coopers\, blacksmiths\, carpenters\, tinsmiths\, weavers and other period trades outside of the fort walls. Other ongoing activities will include carpentry/log hewing at the southeast barrack. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the reenactors. \nVisitor Center Admission\n\n-Adults (13 & up): $5\n-Children 3-12: $1\n-2 and under: Free\n\n  \nContact\nFor more information\, please contact the park at ngpc.fort.atkinson@nebraska.gov or (402) 468-5611 or visit Fort Atkinson online.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/living-history-weekend-at-fort-atkinson-military-timeline/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:Fort Atkinson State Historical Park\, 201 S 7th St.\, Fort Calhoun\, NE\, 68023
CATEGORIES:Parks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260918T182135Z
CREATED:20260918T182040Z
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SUMMARY:Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson
DESCRIPTION:Travel 200 years back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! \nOngoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors portray fur traders\, coopers\, blacksmiths\, carpenters\, tinsmiths\, weavers and other period trades. The History Trailer will also be displayed during the event. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the reenactors. \nSchedule (tentative)\nSaturday\, Oct. 3\n\n10 a.m. – The Troop: roll call\, inspection\, raise colors and morning gun (flagpole) \n10 a.m. – “Butchering the bison” demonstration presented by Steve Tamayo (Saturday only) \n10:45 a.m. – Cooking bison meat (Bake Oven) \n11 a.m. – Harvesting demonstration: transport wagon from the Sutler Store (north gate) \n11:30 a.m. – Mountain man presentation \nNoon – Noon gun at the flagpole \n12:30 p.m. – Apple press (southeast gate) \n1 p.m. – Military demonstration (travois taking grain to oven) \n1:30 p.m. – Mountain man presentation (cabin) \n4 p.m. – The Retreat: roll call\, inspection and evening gun at the flagpole \n  \nSunday\, Oct. 4\n10:30 a.m. – Church \n10:45 a.m. – Harvesting (rotation of Sgt.) \n11 a.m. – Native dancing \n1 p.m. – Native dancing \n3 p.m. – Native dancing \n  \n  \nVisitor Center admission\n\n-Adults (13 & up): $5\n-Children 3-12: $1\n-2 and under: Free\n\n\nA valid Nebraska Park Entry Permit is required for all vehicles to enter the park and can be purchased at the site. \n\nContact\nFor more information\, please contact the park at ngpc.fort.atkinson@nebraska.gov or (402) 468-5611 or visit Fort Atkinson online.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/living-history-weekend-at-fort-atkinson-7/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Fort Atkinson State Historical Park\, 201 S 7th St.\, Fort Calhoun\, NE\, 68023
CATEGORIES:Parks
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SUMMARY:Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson
DESCRIPTION:Travel 200 years back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! \nOngoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors portray fur traders\, coopers\, blacksmiths\, carpenters\, tinsmiths\, weavers and other period trades. The History Trailer will also be displayed during the event. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the reenactors. \nSchedule (tentative)\nSaturday\, Oct. 3\n\n10 a.m. – The Troop: roll call\, inspection\, raise colors and morning gun (flagpole) \n10 a.m. – “Butchering the bison” demonstration presented by Steve Tamayo (Saturday only) \n10:45 a.m. – Cooking bison meat (Bake Oven) \n11 a.m. – Harvesting demonstration: transport wagon from the Sutler Store (north gate) \n11:30 a.m. – Mountain man presentation \nNoon – Noon gun at the flagpole \n12:30 p.m. – Apple press (southeast gate) \n1 p.m. – Military demonstration (travois taking grain to oven) \n1:30 p.m. – Mountain man presentation (cabin) \n4 p.m. – The Retreat: roll call\, inspection and evening gun at the flagpole \n  \nSunday\, Oct. 4\n10:30 a.m. – Church \n10:45 a.m. – Harvesting (rotation of Sgt.) \n11 a.m. – Native dancing \n1 p.m. – Native dancing \n3 p.m. – Native dancing \n  \n  \nVisitor Center admission\n\n-Adults (13 & up): $5\n-Children 3-12: $1\n-2 and under: Free\n\n\nA valid Nebraska Park Entry Permit is required for all vehicles to enter the park and can be purchased at the site. \n\nContact\nFor more information\, please contact the park at ngpc.fort.atkinson@nebraska.gov or (402) 468-5611 or visit Fort Atkinson online.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/living-history-weekend-at-fort-atkinson-7/2026-10-04/
LOCATION:Fort Atkinson State Historical Park\, 201 S 7th St.\, Fort Calhoun\, NE\, 68023
CATEGORIES:Parks
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SUMMARY:Fort Atkinson Candlelight Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the annual Fort Atkinson Candlelight Tour on Saturday\, Nov. 7! This year’s theme is “Elysian Fields”. Will the 6th Infantry be leaving their “Elysian Fields”? What are the signs that the Fort may be abandoned in the year of our Lord\, 1827? \nThis unique walking tour by candlelight among the historic buildings and around the grounds will take approximately one and a half hours. Each stop along the way will reveal another part of the evening’s theme\, which is based on actual events. \nPlease wear walking shoes and warm clothing. No flash photography\, no flashlights or pets will be allowed during the tour. Refreshments will be served after the tour. \n  \nReservations\nBecause space is limited\, reservations/tickets are required. \nRESERVE A SPOT \nTickets: $20 (adult)\, $15 (seniors and children 12 & under) \nYou may pay for your tickets via mail or a Square invoice (information will be emailed after your reservations are made). Non-refundable payments must be received within 10 days to confirm reservations. All proceeds will help support the Living History program at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park. \nTickets include a complementary pass to the Harold Anderson Visitor’s Center. \n  \nProceeds will help support the Living History Program at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park. \nA valid state park entry permit is required for each vehicle.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/fort-atkinson-candlelight-tour/
LOCATION:Fort Atkinson State Historical Park\, 201 S 7th St.\, Fort Calhoun\, NE\, 68023
CATEGORIES:Parks
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