fort hartsuff state historical park

Proguest

Fort Hartsuff is well maintained State park in Nebraska. If you are interested in Army history this is a great place to visit. The Fort was restored from walls that were still standing. Many of the buildings were used to house officers. There is a nice horsebarn, with underground cold room for food storage.

DowneastCornhusker

I hadn't been to the Fort in years and I was delightfully surprised at how nice it is now. The buildings all seem to be in good repair and most have excellent displays inside. The staff was nice and on the whole we found it informative and fun. if you are trying to decide between here and Fort Kearny, come here.

TeriM752

Fort Hartsuff is a great place for the whole family to visit. It was an actual prairie fort of days gone by. The integrity of the fort has been maintained, with few "modern" conveniences, just as it was when soldiers occupied the fort. It is a wonderful learning experience for young and old.

Charwest

It was fun to get a idea of what life was like back in the day. The buildings are well kept and appropriately furnished. You go need a park permit to get in and there is a small admission fee, but well worth it.

CSChalford

I had no clue there was a historic fort in the area...living near one I couldn't wait to check this place out. Very nice, informative gem that families and all history buffs should visit. Had a great chat with a parks employee and I wish more visitors took time to visit.....keep in mind with all the money that is WASTED in the great tax me state of Nebraska, they are scuttling and shutting most state parks early for the year.. Really to bad I could think of 10 other programs that should go away. Not the state parks!

theguys_unlv

The fact that the original construction was the 1850's version of concrete resulted in an awesome foundation upon which to renovate this historic fort that served the frontier during the Indian troubles following the U.S. Civil War. If you are a history buff, make a visit. If you are an architecture buff, make a visit. If you're passing by on the way to a hunting, birding, or water trip on the nearby Loup River or Lake Calamus, make a visit. You will not be disappointed. Start with the short video in the main building and let Mary help you plan the rest of your visit.

Clubcoordinator

Bring your cover-alls, sleeping bags and coffee and come to the second annual star gazing party at Fort Hartsuff SHP. Saturday, October 13th beginning at dusk. Camp on the parade ground or in the barracks, be prepared to endure cold weather, listen to astronomer Dan Glomski discuss what to watch for in the night sky and enjoy looking through a 16" telescope at the night sky. Educational as well as fun. No fee for camping. Free will donations accepted. Saturday - October 20 Military Firearms Display - Private Exhibit. Open to the public. Gives a timeline of military firearms presented by the GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) from Civil War to Desert Storm.Sunday - October 21 - 2 p.m. - Author and Historian Jeff Barnes presentation on Custer in Nebraska and the Buffalo Hunt of 1872.NE park vehicle sticker required. $2 fee per person to tour buildings.

bradc517

The history of the American west that lives on to present day. It gives the history buff in all of us a chance to see how life was on the prairie

143JamesH

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park is indeed one of the most historically maintained military site of the "Indian Wars". Fort Hartsuff was developed to help protect both the "Homesteaders" in the area from the Sioux as well as to act as a buffer between the Pawnee (who were allies of the United States at the time ) and the Sioux Nation to the West and North. This is a very well maintained fort by the local citizens of the area and the Nebraska Historical Society. As far as I'm concerned, this is a must visit for anyone interested in our history.

catdub

Walk inside buildings on the fort and learn the history.

MarilynR735

I have been going to Fort Hartsuff for over 40 years and it never gets old. There is a nice picnic area where we have celebrated several birthdays.

Clubcoordinator

Memorial Weekend at Fort Hartsuff brings history to life with living history. Soldiers in period attire live in the Fort over the weekend and engage in typical 1870's activities, i.e. drilling, cooking, raising and lowering the flag and firing the canons. Between Ord and Burwell off highway 11 near Elyria, NE.

yaattaz

If by chance you get off I80 and really see Nebraska, this is a great old fort as well as the Traders Museum in Valentine and Fort Robinson at Crawford.There is a lot to see here if you just have time to get off the interstate.Sandhills in the spring with the waterfowl migration is something you wil never forget.

theweazel

The buildings, the history, and the folks are all pretty cool. Only a short drive off highway 11 or 92--well signed.

Clubcoordinator

Not a tourist trap, just an eye-opening glimpse of military/Indian wars history from Civil War through the Indian wars. The Fort was built in 1874 to protect the Pawnee Indians from the Souix Indians. Soldiers from Fort Hartsuff captured notorious horse theif, Doc Middleton. One of the most complete forts of its era, nine original grout buildings, eight open for touring. Living History on holidays, some weekends. Interact with historians, reenactors. Background video in Post Headquarters. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.