Fort Kearny SHP celebrating Fourth of July

Step back in time and celebrate Independence Day over the Fourth of July weekend July 4-6 at Fort Kearny State Historical Park.

Reenactors will be at the park to discuss life as a soldier celebrating Independence Day during the fort’s early days. Visitors to the park will be able to explore exhibits and the reconstructed buildings, including the stockade, grounds, powder magazine and blacksmith/carpenter shop.

Living history demonstrations will take place from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. There will be a special musical presentation at 1:45 p.m. each day, followed by a cannon firing at 2 p.m.

A park entry permit is required of each vehicle entering the park. Get one at OutdoorNebraska.gov or the park entrance.