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Fort Atkinson State Historical Park
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Worth a visit of an hour or so

We found the fort interesting to visit, but regretted that they don’t have more interpretive... read more

Reviewed 31 August 2022
EC13091
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Ellicott City, Maryland
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Living History

The outpost has been reconstructed. It was in operation 1820-1827 to facilitate peaceful relations... read more

Reviewed 22 December 2021
K I
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Illinois
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Reviewed 6 September 2016 via mobile

The small museum houses some interesting artifacts. The size of the Fort is impressive. You can sit and imagine what life must have been. Unfortunately few of the buildings are open. That was disappointing. I suspect when they have living history demonstrations they are impressive. At other times it is a good short stop if it isn't out of your way.

Date of experience: September 2016
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Reviewed 4 August 2016

Awesome place to step back into time and see how the early settlers lived in Nebraska. If you can, look for when they are doing the Living History show. Great group of volunteers put on a wonderful and informative show. They also do candlelight tours once in a while.

Date of experience: July 2016
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Reviewed 11 June 2016 via mobile

What a fantastic place to visit and learn about the history of Fort Atkinson. Make sure you stop by on a living history weekend and watch the reenactors. They do a great job in creating working 1820's military fort. They have the military soldiers, tin smith, black smith, broom maker, spinning and weavers, school teacher, sutler store and much more. This awesome place to stop and explore. Many historical buildings and a great visitor center. Stop by and learn about Lewis and Clark and the Fort and its History.

Date of experience: June 2016
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Reviewed 2 June 2016 via mobile

The fort is small but worth the short drive to go see. I would highly recommend going in reenactment weekends. Take a few dollars for items at the trading post. Reenactors are very knowledgeable and passionate about their craft

Date of experience: May 2016
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Reviewed 26 April 2016

The best time to go are the Living History Weekends, the first weekend of the month May through October when they have reenact ours. It is great for kids and adults. But if you can't go then, go anyway for the museum. Very nice.

Date of experience: October 2015
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