Platteville Historic Re-enactment returns to Mound View Park

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. 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.