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Platteville Historic Re-enactment Returns for 26th Living History Celebration
PLATTEVILLE, Wis., August 22, 2024 — The 26th annual Platteville Historic Re-enactment returns to Mound View Park on September 6-8. Held since 1998, the three-day Platteville Historic Re-enactment showcases the history of America’s Upper Mississippi Valley from 1750 to 1840, featuring educators, artisans, and re-enactors taking part in a diverse encampment welcoming some 3,000 visitors per year. With one full day focused on welcoming schools and two days welcoming the general public, the Historic Re-enactment is one of the most popular attractions of Dairy Days weekend each September. The presenters of this event create a camp in Mound View Park and take pride in its educational and participatory spirit. Each of nearly 30 camp sites represents a team of historians and educators who focus on a particular historical theme. Some have participated since the inaugural event, with additional presenters bringing fresh and expanded interpretation with each passing year.
Platteville’s re-enactment highlights the unique and diverse history of the Upper Mississippi Valley region. It allows us to step back to a time before Wisconsin became a territory (1836) and eventually a state (1848) to see who played a role in creating our regional identity. There is no admission fee, but free-will donations are encouraged and a silent auction for hand-crafted history-related items will be held.
Camp hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, September 6, which emphasizes student tours for schools. Weekend hours include 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Mound View Park is located on the city’s northeast side at the intersection of Madison Street and Broadway Street (County Road B).
For more information and classroom teaching materials to complement your visit to the Platteville Historic Re-enactment, see www.mining.jamison.museum/hr. To book a school field trip, contact the Platteville Regional Chamber at (608) 348-8888. Also, find the Platteville Historic Re-enactment on Facebook. We look forward to seeing you!
