JCSD 5th Graders Visit Fort Atkinson Rendezvous (Copy)

In an effort to bring the traditional history textbook to life, the Janesville 5th grade students traveled to Fort Atkinson in late September to visit the organized frontier rendezvous. The annual rendezvous began in the late 1970’s and has continued every year since. The students were able to see first-hand how life was in 1840. Rendezvous participants were dressed in authentic costumes and recreated life of the frontier. Students were able to see general military life, hunters, trappers, and traders.