Travel 200 years back in time for Independence Day weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Visitors will be able to glimpse the holiday activities that would have taken place at this 1820s era outpost.
Ongoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors portray fur traders, coopers, blacksmiths, carpenters, tinsmiths, weavers and other period trades. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the reenactors.

Schedule
10 a.m. - The Troop (Roll call, inspection, raise colours, and morning gun)
10:15 a.m. - Prepare for Inspection (Flag Pole)
10:30 a.m. - Military Drill (Flag Pole)
10:30 a.m. - “The History of the United States Postal System” by Steve Jones (Visitor
Center)
10:45 a.m. - Church Call (Sun. only, School Room in the north barrack)
11:30 a.m. - Dutch Oven Cooking (Near the Bake Oven)
12pm - Assembly, Noon Gun (Flag Pole)
12:15 p.m. - Ice Cream Social (Near Council House)
12:25 p.m. - Concert in the Park (Near Council House)
1:30 p.m. - Salute to the States (Flag Pole)
4 p.m. - The Retreat (Roll call, Inspection, Evening gun)
Flag is lowered; Call in sentries–cease all challenging. End of publik
hours.
Gun will be fired at 10, noon & 4:00 (at least)

Visitor Center Admission
-Adults (13 & up): $5
-Children 3-12: $1
-2 and under: Free