Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Join Jeff Barnes, Humanities Nebraska speaker and author of "The Great Plains Guide to Custer" on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. at Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park to learn about George Custer. Barnes will discuss the nine years of George Armstrong Custer between his First Stand in Nebraska in 1867 to his Last Stand […]
Volunteers are needed to help paint picket fence at Fort Hartsuff! Honor America’s 250th Anniversary by participating in this Nebraska Volunteer in Parks (VIP) Challenge on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. We will provide water, snacks, and all the materials for painting fence. Please wear weather and work appropriate clothing for painting. […]
Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park presents an afternoon of history with author Jeff O'Donnell on Saturday, July 11. Presentations: 1 p.m. - The North Brothers & The Pawnee Scouts 2:30 p.m. - Stories from "Amazing Tales of the Old West", including "How William Thompson Lost his Scalp" and "Pinned Together with an Arrow: The […]
This year marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence! To commemorate this historic anniversary, join us at Fort Hartsuff SHP on Saturday, June 27 in an exploration of the uniforms, weapons and flags of the American War for Independence. Reenactor and historian Shane Johnson will share his exciting collection with visitors […]
The 43rd Army Band of the Nebraska National Guard is comprised of citizen-soldiers from across the state of Nebraska. As part of its 2026 Annual Training, the band will conduct a concert tour throughout north-central Nebraska. The unit includes several ensembles, and the full concert band will perform at Fort Hartsuff on Thursday, June 25, […]
Join us at Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park on June 19-21 for a living history weekend rendezvous. Fort Hartsuff was built as the fur trade era was coming to an end. But the US Army relied on hunters and guides like "Happy Jack" Swearengen and Conrad "Little Buckshot" Wentworth as government scouts. Fur traders and […]
Join us at Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park on June 19-21 for a living history weekend rendezvous. Fort Hartsuff was built as the fur trade era was coming to an end. But the US Army relied on hunters and guides like "Happy Jack" Swearengen and Conrad "Little Buckshot" Wentworth as government scouts. Fur traders and […]
Join us at Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park on June 19-21 for a living history weekend rendezvous. Fort Hartsuff was built as the fur trade era was coming to an end. But the US Army relied on hunters and guides like "Happy Jack" Swearengen and Conrad "Little Buckshot" Wentworth as government scouts. Fur traders and […]
Fort Hartsuff continues its 150th Anniversary with a commemoration of the 1876 Battle of the Blowout and honors for a fallen soldier. Join us May 16th & 17th for reenactments, presentations, and living history. Saturday Activities 10:30 a.m. - Call for help from the fort and ride out to battle 11 a.m. - MJ Jadick presents […]
Fort Hartsuff continues its 150th Anniversary with a commemoration of the 1876 Battle of the Blowout and honors for a fallen soldier. Join us May 16th & 17th for reenactments, presentations, and living history. Saturday Activities 10:30 a.m. - Call for help from the fort and ride out to battle 11 a.m. - MJ Jadick presents […]
Step into the world of Victorian fashion with Indian Creek Historical Fashions at Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park. Living historian Rayma Volkmer brings history to life in this entertaining, eye-opening look at how women’s fashion shaped daily life in the 19th century. Watch stunning Victorian silhouettes appear — from corset to bustle to full outer […]
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 and take a self-guided tour. Stroll the path around the parade ground, explore historical buildings, and imagine what a New Year’s Day might have been like 150 years ago! The gift […]