Memorial Day Living History Weekend
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Event Details
A weekend filled with demonstrations and an 1860s soldier and civilian encampment. Sat-Sun, 9am-5pm; Mon, 9am-2pm.
Memorial Day Living History Weekend
Phone : 308-865-5305 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : ftkrny@ngpc.state.ne.us
Web: www.ngpc.state.ne.us
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