GARRISON — Fort Stevenson State Park will take visitors back in time as it hosts its 30th Annual Frontier Military Days on June 24 and 25 on the Guardhouse Interpretive Center lawn. Activities will take place from noon-4 p.m. both days.

Visitors will have a chance to experience what life was like at an 1870s military fort. The military encampment features authentic tents and gear, living history demonstrations of tomahawk throwing, trader tent and black powder gun demonstrations. Skills and crafts of the Indian Wars period will also be on display.

Cannon firing will take place at noon and 3:30 p.m. each day. A free root beer float social will be held on Saturday and free pie and ice cream on Sunday.

Fort Stevenson Frontier Military days is sponsored by the Fort Stevenson Foundation, a local volunteer organization that sponsored reconstruction of the original fort’s guardhouse. The Guardhouse Interpretive Center which houses displays and artifacts about military life in the Dakota Territory.

The park charges a $7 vehicle entrance fee unless a State Park Annual Pass is displayed. Fort Stevenson State Park is offering free daily admission on Sunday, June 25, for all visitors.