Donald Wade Davis will speak on the weapons and tools used during the fur trade era as a specialist in re-enactments and authentic historical details. Have you ever wondered how weapons have changed in the last 200 years? Or how people made weapons in the 1800s? Donald Wade Davis will answer these questions and more!

This program is part of an ongoing speaker series highlighting the rich history of Nebraska and Fontenelle Forest. The speaker series is in conjunction with a new exhibit – Nebraska’s Deep Roots – in honor of the 200-year anniversary of the Fontenelle Trading Post.

Admission is free for Fontenelle Forest members; regular admission applies for non-members ($11 adults, $10 seniors, $8 children). For more information, visit the speaker series page.