On 8 May 2018, the Omaha Chapter held its monthly meeting and Mr. Jason Grof, managing director for Fort Atkinson State Historical Park was our guest speaker. Fort Atkinson is located in Ft. Calhoun, NE, just north of the Omaha metro area. The Fort was the first military post west of the Missouri River and was established in 1820. At its peak, it housed the U.S. Army 6th Infantry and had 1200 soldiers stationed there. They are currently in the first year of a 3 year Bicentennial Celebration at the Fort. 2018 is focusing on the War of 1812, and there are living history weekends the first weekend of every month through October. You can find more information about the Fort and schedule of upcoming events at http://outdoornebraska.gov/fortatkinson/. Thank you to Jason Grof for giving us some history and insight into this very historical fort.
Vice President Ben Harvey, President Tom Upton, and Jason Grof from Ft. Atkinson State Historical Park
Reenactors fire a cannon during a living history day at Fort Atkinson SHP. Carroll, Copyright NEBRASKAland Magazine/Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
Fort Atkinson on Fourth of July weekend. Soldiers firing their muskets. Nguyen, July 6, 2013. Copyright NEBRASKAland Magazine, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
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