Labor Day at Fort Kearny

Celebrate Labor Day weekend by joining us for Living History at Fort Kearny State Historical Park!

Schedule

There will be a cannon firing at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday with a special night firing on Sunday at 8 p.m.

Living history volunteers’ camp will take place on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Monday at from 9 to 2 p.m.

Reenactors will be at the park to discuss life as a soldier during the fort’s early days. Visitors to the park will be able to explore exhibits and the reconstructed buildings, including the stockade, grounds, powder magazine and blacksmith/carpenter shop.

Be sure to check out special living history activities and demonstrations on Sunday evening at 7 p.m.

A valid Nebraska state park vehicle permit is required for park entry.

You may also like the following events from Nebraska State Historical Parks:

• Next Saturday, 30th August, 02:00 pm, Crafting Cocktades at Fort Hartsuff in Burwell
• Next month, 6th September, 10:00 am, Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson in Fort Calhoun
• Next month, 13th September, 10:00 am, American Military Timeline at Fort Hartsuff in Burwell