Travel 200 years back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park. Living history events will occur from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 31 and June 1.
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.
Admission to the visitor center is $5 for ages 13 and up, $1 for ages 3-12 and free for ages 2 and under.
For more information, contact the park at ngpc.fort.atkinson@nebraska. gov or 402-468-5611. See the event listing at Calendar.OutdoorNebraska. gov for a schedule.
