In 1823, a trading post was constructed on the banks of the Missouri River, located within the boundaries of present-day Fontenelle Forest. The trading post became an important connection between the major fur trade center in St. Louis and the fur trappers who lived in the Rocky Mountains. This exhibit tells that story.
About the Exhibit:
The Nebraska's Deep Roots exhibit invites visitors to take a step back in time and get a feel for what a trading post during the 1800’s may have looked like. The exhibit shares the history of how the Fontenelle Trading Post came to be and the story of the people involved in establishing the trading post, which was located on present-day Fontenelle Forest land.
Guests will be able to view dozens of artifacts that are representative of this time period. Many of the artifacts were discovered during an archeological dig of the Fontenelle Trading Post site conducted by History Nebraska in 1972-73.
Visit our website to learn more about this exhibit and the contributors who brought it to life.
Exhibit Dates: April 2023 to December 2024
Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.*
Located in the Baright Gallery inside the Fontenelle Forest Nature Center.
Free for members or with daily admission for non-members.
*Summer Hours: Memorial Day to Labor Day
Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Weekends, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Mon: | 8:00am - 5:00pm CDT |
Tue: | 8:00am - 5:00pm CDT |
Wed: | 8:00am - 5:00pm CDT |
Thu: | 8:00am - 5:00pm CDT |
Fri: | 8:00am - 5:00pm CDT |
Sat: | 8:00am - 5:00pm CDT |
Sun: | 8:00am - 5:00pm CDT |