Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park

  • Location: Fort Atkinson, South 7th Street, Fort Calhoun, NE, USA (View on Google Maps)
  • Start Date: July 5, 2025
  • End Date: July 6, 2025

Travel back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Ongoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life will focus on the Revolutionary War to present-day.

Living History events occur from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the first weekend of each month between May and October.  Reenactors portray fur traders, coopers, blacksmiths, carpenters, tinsmiths, weavers and other period trades. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the reenactors. There will also be a archeology tour.

A valid Nebraska Park Entry Permit is required for all vehicles to enter the park and can be purchased at the site.

More: https://www.fortatkinsononline.org/news/article/2025-living-history-events-announced

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Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park