Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park continues its 150th anniversary with a commemoration of the 1876 Battle of the Blowout and honors for a fallen soldier. The fort will host reenactments, presentations and living history on May 16 and 17.
Several presentations are scheduled for May 16. The next day, there will be a Battle of the Blowout narration, eulogy for Sgt. William H. Dougherty, and funeral procession around the parade ground.
Historical buildings and the gift shop open will be open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
May 16 is Free Fishing and Park Entry Day, but museum admission fees still apply.
