Fontenelle Trading Post

The Men, Women and Children at Fort Atkinson, 1820-1827 (Read More)

Fort Atkinson, active from 1820-1827, was a military fort built to protect the fur trade on the Missouri River. While researching the documents relevant to this fort, a story emerged about the people who lived there. While some people were famous, others played a smaller part in the fort’s history. The presentation will also touch on the research process. Susan Juza, a retired history teacher, began working part-time at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park north of Omaha, in 1995. Her passion for research helped to locate records at the National Archives and many different historical societies. These records have helped us understand the life at the old military fort. This program is part of an ongoing speaker series highlighting the rich history of Nebraska and Fontenelle Forest. Admission is free for Fontenelle Forest members; regular admission applies for non-members ($15 adults, $13 seniors, $9 children). For more information, visit the event page.

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Perspective of the Fur Trade from the Iowa Tribe (Read More)

Lance Foster – Tribal Vice Chairman, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, and member of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska – will share the history of the fur trade from the perspective of the Iowa tribe. The fur trade was a time of exchange, usually thought of as the simple trade of furs for other items. However, the exchange of language, culture, and economic favors that came with these trades has written a history that is more nuanced than people may understand. Come connect with the history of the land we live on, the people who have walked here before us, and the people who keep this history alive. This program is part of an ongoing speaker series highlighting the rich history of Nebraska and Fontenelle Forest. Admission is free for Fontenelle Forest members; regular admission applies for non-members ($15 adults, $13 seniors, $9 children). For more information, visit the event page.

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Peter Sarpy and the Fur Trade (Read More)

Ben Justman, Executive Director of the Sarpy County Museum, will speak on the role Peter Sarpy played in the fur trade. Learn more about Sarpy’s life and the lasting legacy he left in Nebraska and beyond. 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.

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Omaha Tribe Perspective on the Fur Trade (Read More)

Taylor Keen, member of the Omaha tribe and instructor at Creighton University, will speak to the critical role that the Missouri River tribes played in the fur trade. Focusing on the perspective of the Omaha tribe, Keen will provide a nuanced account of the economic and social interactions that took place around the Missouri river during the fur trade. 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.

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Beavers of the Fur Trade (Read More)

Sam Wilson, Furbearer Program Manager from Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, will speak on the importance of beavers in the fur trade 200 years ago. Beavers have a long and complex history with humans, the environment, and the ecosystems they inhabit. Join us for a deep dive into the vital roles beavers fill and how these large rodents have changed the world. 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.

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Fontenelle’s Post: Stories of People and Events (Read More)

Catherine Kuper, historian at Fontenelle Forest, will share some of the fascinating stories from Fontenelle’s Trading Post. Who was there? What were they doing? Learn more about the colorful characters occupying Fontenelle’s Trading Post. 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.

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Weapons of the Fur Trade (Read More)

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.

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Archaeology of the Fontenelle Trading Post (Read More)

Rob Bozell, retired Nebraska State Archeologist, will speak about the excavation and analysis of Lucien Fontenelle’s Trading Post. With decades of experience in the field of archeology, this conversation is sure to engage and inspire folks of all ages to connect with our local history. 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.

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Reenactment: Outdoorsman of the Fur Trade (Read More)

Donald Wade Davis will showcase what it was like to be an outdoorsman in the fur trade era. This unique presentation with an expert re-enactor will provide deeper insight into the lives of the rugged men who participated in the fur trade. 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.

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