# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Living History Garrison
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Travel Back 150 years ago to 1876!


This year marks the 150th anniversary of one of the most pivotal and debated events in western American history. As compelling and polarizing today as it was in 1876, the legacy of the battle continues to shape how we understand the American West.


This weekend, the park will focus on the wider picture of the Little Bighorn campaign by recreating and showcasing aspects of the ‘before and after’ moments of the famous battle. Through immersive interpretation, we will recreate life at Fort Abraham Lincoln in the summer of 1876, highlighting the logistical preparations that launched the campaign and the immediate aftermath that followed the fateful clash.


The event begins in May 1876, as companies of the 7th U.S. Cavalry transition from garrison routine to active field service in the tense days leading up to the campaign. As the weekend progresses, the portrayal shifts to July 5, 1876, when wounded soldiers returned to the post—bringing with them the human cost of battle and news that would reverberate across the nation.


Reenactors will vividly interpret both phases of this story: the disciplined transformation of a cavalry company preparing for the field, and later, the somber reality of convalescing wounded men in a recreated post hospital. Civilian life will also be brought to life through portrayals of officers’ wives, military laundresses, and laborers, offering a fuller picture of the frontier military community.


Experience a dynamic living history weekend that captures both the energy of a frontier army post on the brink of a major campaign and the sobering aftermath of one of America’s most (in)famous battles. Educational programs, scheduled talks, and immersive vignettes will run throughout the weekend, providing deeper insight into the people and events of 1876.



*Stay tuned for a complete list of event programs and activities.


**This event would not be possible without the support and help from the members of Co. D - 5th Minnesota Infantry Living History Group. Check out their group at the following links for more information about them and their work: https://www.facebook.com/groups/100502986697530/
https://5thminnesota-cod.weebly.com/


***Cover image used for this event is, "The Return of the Wounded to the Far West, June 29, 1876" by Lorence Bjorkland. 


Event is FREE with a ND State Parks Annual Pass, or $7 vehicle registration at the entrance to the park. Don't have a ND State Parks Annual Pass, online at www.parkrec.nd.gov


For more Information about the event at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park visit www.parkrec.nd.gov or call 701-667-6340. #visitmandan #cavalry #livinghistory #reenactment #westernhistory #dontmissthis
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mandan/living-history-garrison/200029729015718
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 214

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029729015718?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=mandan-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Mandan
- **state**: ND
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 4480 Ft. Lincoln Road, Mandan, ND, United States, North Dakota 58554
- **lat**: 46.76614
- **long**: -100.84673
- **full address**: 4480 Ft. Lincoln Road, Mandan, ND, United States, North Dakota 58554

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park (https://allevents.in/org/fort-abraham-lincoln-state-park/3816370)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 4480 Ft. Lincoln Road, Mandan, ND, United States, North Dakota 58554
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Living History Garrison ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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