4th of July Living History Weekend
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Demonstrations, special events and an 1860s encampment display. Reenactors will be at Ft Kearny to demonstrate a typical day at the fort. There will be cannon firing at 2pm. The Central Nebraska Woodcarvers will be demonstrating wood carving and pine needle basket weaving throughout the day. Come visit and see a part of history. A Park Entry Permit is required. Sat-Sun, 9am-5pm
4th of July Living History Weekend
Phone : 308-865-5305 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : fort.kearny@nebraska.gov
Web: outdoornebraska.gov/fortkearny
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 BuildingsFort Kearny State Recreation Area
Campers will find south-central Nebraska's Fort Kearny State Recreation Area much to their liking. Once called Kearney County SRA, this recreational area boasts excellent camping facilities. The attractive 152-acre area was acquired by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission in 1960
Kearney, NE State Recreation Areas