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Fort Atkinson historic fort renovations celebrated at rendezvous

Fort Atkinson historic fort renovations celebrated at rendezvous

  • 9/24/2024 2:40:00 PM
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FORT ATKINSON – Iowans are invited to celebrate and tour recent renovations at the Fort Atkinson Preserve, which is a nationally significant 1840s military post in northeast Iowa. The celebration will begin at noon on Saturday, Sept. 28 as part of the annual Fort Atkinson Rendezvous.
DNR to host tour of Fort Atkinson Preserve historic fort repairs

DNR to host tour of Fort Atkinson Preserve historic fort repairs

  • 5/14/2024 12:35:00 PM
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FORT ATKINSON-- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public walking tour on May 18, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Fort Atkinson State Preserve​, 303 2nd Street, ​ Fort Atkinson. The tour will allow participants to observe progress of the current repair project impacting several of the historic structures at the preserve. The tour will be led by DNR Field Engineer Ken Howe. The event will be held rain or shine.
Fort Atkinson Preserve closed for renovations

Fort Atkinson Preserve closed for renovations

  • 3/26/2024 11:40:00 AM
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FORT ATKINSON -- Fort Atkinson State Preserve in Winneshiek County is currently closed to visitors as crews begin work to repair and stabilize the 1840s-era fort structures. The closure will continue until the project is complete later this summer.
DNR to host public meeting on Fort Atkinson Preserve historic fort

DNR to host public meeting on Fort Atkinson Preserve historic fort

  • 3/12/2024 11:43:00 AM
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FORT ATKINSON-- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host an open house on March 22, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Fort Atkinson State Preserve​, 303 2nd Street, ​Fort Atkinson, to discuss upcoming repairs to several of the historic structures at the preserve. The open house will begin with a short presentation, with DNR staff on hand to answer questions. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the Fort Atkinson Community Center​ at 303 3rd Street NW, Fort Atkinson.
Fort Atkinson State Preserve receives national preservation grant

Fort Atkinson State Preserve receives national preservation grant

  • 11/5/2019 3:30:00 PM
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FORT ATKINSON, Iowa – The National Park Service (NPS) has awarded Fort Atkinson State Preserve in Winneshiek County with a $497,500 grant as part of its Save America’s Treasures program. The grant award was announced by the NPS in September.
Annual Fort Atkinson Rendezvous Sept. 29-30

Annual Fort Atkinson Rendezvous Sept. 29-30

  • 9/18/2018 4:09:00 PM
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Step back in time to life in the 1840s at the Annual Fort Atkinson Rendezvous Sept. 29-30. The event takes place at the historic Fort Atkinson State Preserve in Winneshiek County.