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Enjoy history reenactment Aug. 14 at Fort Hartsuff SHP’s Fall Muster

LINCOLN, Neb. – Enjoy a day of historical reenactments Aug. 14 during Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park’s Fall Muster.

The day, themed War and Remembrance: An Event Following Little Bighorn, will include reenactors portraying roles of the fort in the 1870s. There will be a skirmish, military drills, cannon firing, mock surgeries, flag raising, blacksmithing and a vintage baseball game. Activities begin at 9 a.m.

There will be activities for children, food vendors and Dutch oven cooking demonstrations.

Admission is $2 for ages 13 and up and $1 for ages 3-12. A vehicle park entry permit also is required.

The park is located 6 miles southeast of Burwell in Valley County. Contact the park for more information at 308-346-4715.

About Jerry Kane

Jerry Kane is the news manager with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. He can be contacted at jerry.kane@nebraska.gov or 402-471-5008.

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