Check out our 2025 Living History Events schedule!
Gun will be fired at 10, noon & 4:00 (at least).
On-going: encampments from the Rev. War to current.
Military vehicles on display from Iron Soldiers of the Great Plains.
Ft. Atkinson is located in Ft. Calhoun, NE. A valid Nebraska Park Sticker is required to be on-site.
Gun will be fired at 10, noon & 4:00 (at least).
Special Events to celebrate the Bicentennial of Ft. Atkinson
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.