ROCK CREEK TRAIL DAYS

 JUNE 7^th and 8^th, 2008

ROCK CREEK STATION S.H.P.

57426 710 Road, Fairbury, Nebraska

(402) 729-5777 -- rock.creek.station@ngpc.ne.gov

HISTORICAL INTERPRETATION on the East and West Ranches

Black Powder Gun Demonstrations                                           Frontier Games
Living History of Early Trail Period                                            Frontier Cabin Life
Ranch Interpretation                                                                 Pony Express runs
Brain Tanning – Primitive Clothing                                             Fire Building – Flint and Steel
Dutch Oven Cooking                                                                Frontier Survival Skills
Blacksmithing                                                                           Rug Braiding                
Basket Weaving                                                                       Rope Making                                      
Bobbin Lace                                                                             Zither
Tatting                                                                                      Knitting                                   
Pine Needle Basket Weaving

 Re-enactment of the Hickok-McCanles Fracas @ 11:00 AM, 1:00 & 3:00 PM on both days

 Stagecoach Rides

 Pony Express Runs

 Visitor Center Open Daily 9 AM to 5 PM

 BUFFALO STEW COOKOUT – on the West Ranch

 Program – Joan Wells, Trick Roper

Entertainment by the Community Band            Saturday, June 7, 2008, at 7:00 PM
Tickets—Adults-$9.00                                         Children--$6.00 (ages 13 & under)                                       

Tickets are available until noon on June 7, 2008, at: 
RCS Visitor Center                Fairbury Chamber of Commerce                        
(402) 729-5777                     (402) 729-3000

Park Entry Permit Required

Bring Your Picnic Basket and Spend the Day