Labor Day Living History Weekend
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Event Details
Re-enactment of Civil War camp and living conditions. 10am soldier revelry, 2pm Cannon firing. 9am-5pm.
Labor Day Living History Weekend
Address : Ft. Kearny State Historical Park
Kearney NE
Phone : 308-865-5305 (Always call and confirm events.)
Phone : 308-865-5305 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : fort.kearny@nebraska.gov
Web: outdoornebraska.gov/fortkearny
Admission Fee : State Park permit or $2.50 per car
Reenactments
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Dr. A. O. Thomas House
The Thomas House was designed by Nebraska architect George A. Berlinghof in 1906 in the Neo-Classical Revival style. Dr. A. O. Thomas, a native of Illinois, was the first president of the Kearney State Normal School, now the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Kearney, NE Historic BuildingsSweetwater Mill and Kilgore Bridges
Sweetwater Mill Bridge In November 1908
Kearney, NE Historic BuildingsJohn Barnd House
The John Barnd House, located in Kearney, is a large two-and-one-half-story frame dwelling built about 1892, and a good example of the Queen Anne style. Barnd came to Kearney in 1874, established a law practice, and later was elected Buffalo County judge for two terms. In 1888
Kearney, NE Historic Buildings