Living History

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Fort Atkinson Living History

Fort Atkinson State Historical Park 201 S 7th St., Fort Calhoun, NE

Experience living history weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Visitors will be able to glimpse the activities that would have taken place at this 1820’s era outpost. We'll be hosting a special Living History event for the July 4 weekend. Sunday, July 3 Schedule 11:00 a.m. - Dr. Donald Hickey presents the history of […]

Event Series Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson

Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson

Fort Atkinson State Historical Park 201 S 7th St., Fort Calhoun, NE

Join us for Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park, August 6th and 7th! Activity Schedule 10:00 A.M.  Troop Call 10:15-3 P.M.  Dutch oven cooking demonstration (Near bake oven) 10:30  Church call (Sunday only, School Room in the north barrack) 11:00-3:00  Free pony rides (Saturday only, west of Council House) 11:00  “Demonstration of […]

Event Series Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson

Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson

Fort Atkinson State Historical Park 201 S 7th St., Fort Calhoun, NE

Join us for Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park, August 6th and 7th! Activity Schedule 10:00 A.M.  Troop Call 10:15-3 P.M.  Dutch oven cooking demonstration (Near bake oven) 10:30  Church call (Sunday only, School Room in the north barrack) 11:00-3:00  Free pony rides (Saturday only, west of Council House) 11:00  “Demonstration of […]

Life and Legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

" is a physical expression of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness...if this be true,  great duty attaches itself to our work as park builders." - T. W. Tinkham, Facilitating Foreman Join us Saturday August 13th at 1pm for a special program about the life and legacy of members of CCC Company 4723. Wildcat […]

Living History at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park

Fort Atkinson State Historical Park 201 S 7th St., Fort Calhoun, NE

Step back in time on September 3 & 4 for Living History at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Schedule: 10:00 a.m. - The Troop (Roll call, inspection, raise colours, and morning gun) 10:15 a.m. - Prepare for Inspection (Saturday only) 11 a.m. - Archeology Tour (Meet at powder magazine) Noon - Assembly, Noon Gun 12:05 […]