The Geary County Historical Society hosted the 4th&nbsp;annual History Alive reenactment event last weekend.&nbsp; On Friday, the Historical Society welcomed over 400 8th-12th graders to a private school-day event; on Saturday, hundreds of members from the community explored the reenactment site, which covered nearly 3 acres of land including the Spring Valley Historic Site on Spring Valley Rd. 

The event brought in reenactors from across the state, and a few from other parts of the country. Reenactors and Historical Society staff and volunteers gave visitors a hands-on look at what life was like in the mid-19th century with activities including spinning, weaving, pioneer household chores, archery, traditional Ojibwe dancing, flintknapping and more. Visitors were also invited to explore the authentic 1860s era log cabins and one-room schoolhouse at the site, along with authentic tipis set up by reenactors for the event.&nbsp;

Wagon rides from parking at JCMS were provided by TM Draft Horses and Carriages and sponsored by the Geary County CVB. Other sponsors for the event included Cat Cans, Marco's Pizza, United Way Junction City Geary County, and the Munson family.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/4/1777030996506.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>By Heather HagedornGeary County Historical Society DirectorThe Geary County Historical Society hosted the 4th&nbsp;annual History Alive reenactment event last weekend.&nbsp; On Friday, the Historical Society welcomed over 400 8th-12th graders to a private school-day event; on Saturday, hundreds of members from the community explored the reenactment site, which covered nearly 3 acres of land including the Spring Valley Historic Site on Spring Valley Rd. The event brought in reenactors from across the state, and a few from other parts of the country. Reenactors and Historical Society staff and volunteers gave visitors a hands-on look at what life was like in the mid-19th century with activities including spinning, weaving, pioneer household chores, archery, traditional Ojibwe dancing, flintknapping and more. Visitors were also invited to explore the authentic 1860s era log cabins and one-room schoolhouse at the site, along with authentic tipis set up by reenactors for the event.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/4/1777031068644.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Wagon rides from parking at JCMS were provided by TM Draft Horses and Carriages and sponsored by the Geary County CVB. Other sponsors for the event included Cat Cans, Marco's Pizza, United Way Junction City Geary County, and the Munson family.&nbsp;