Labor Day Living History Weekend
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Re-enactment of Civil War camp and living conditions. 10am soldier revelry, 2pm Cannon firing. 9am-5pm.
Labor Day Living History Weekend
Phone : 308-865-5305 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : fort.kearny@nebraska.gov
Web: outdoornebraska.gov/fortkearny
Reenactments
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