Life at an 1820s military post will be depicted at the final Living History Weekend of the park season at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park Oct. 6-7 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Visit with re-enactors portraying the post sutler, Indian agent, fur traders, coopers, blacksmiths, carpenters, tinsmiths, weavers and others.
Fort Atkinson, the first military post west of the Missouri River, is seven blocks east of U.S. Highway 75 near Fort Calhoun. A park entry permit is required for all vehicles entering the park and may be purchased at the park. There is an admission fee at the visitor center.
Contact the park for more information at 402-468-5611
