Fort Atkinson, NE, Arikara Registration
Sign up for all reenactors attending the Labor Day weekend event at Fort Atkinson State Park, in the town of Fort Calhoun, Nebraska.
Dean Slader, 81, uses tools and techniques which range from the 18th to 21st centuries
Guest Speaker Lisa Grabenbauer of Prairie Star Botanicals Speaking at Ft. Atkinson Visitor Center - Saturday, Sept. 30 10:30 on "Prairie Flowers and Medicinal Plants"
On going: spinners, weavers, trader’s cabin, blacksmith/tinsmith, cooper, and more!
Gun will be fired at 10, noon & 4:00 (at least).
On-going: Blacksmith, tinsmith, spinners, cooper, military, garden, council house
On-going military re-enactor groups from the French and Indian War, War of 1812, Civil War, WWI & WWII, Korea and Vietnam to the present. View military displays and interpreters portraying 1820's military and civilian life at Ft. Atkinson. Military vehicles on display include Willy jeeps, a British Scout Car, various Humvees, M1008 CUCV and more!
Ft. Atkinson is located in Ft. Calhoun, NE. A valid Nebraska Park Sticker is required to be on-site.
On-going: Trapper cabin, Council House, laundresses, blacksmith, tinsmith, spinning/weaving, bake oven, etc. Gun will be fired at 10, noon & 4:00 (at least).
Gun will be fired at 10, noon & 4:00 (at least).
Ongoing demonstrations: spinners/weavers, blacksmith, tinsmith, cooper, sutler clerks, black powder demonstrations inside of the fort! Visit the cabin, Council House and garden!
On-going military and civilian demonstrations through the weekend
Check out our 2023 Living History Events schedule!
Ongoing: spinners, weavers, trader’s cabin, blacksmith/tinsmith, cooper
Gun will be fired at 10, noon & 4:00 (at least).