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June 2019
Living History Encampment
The park’s main living history event for the year will feature historic interpretations of Santa Fe Trail traders, U.S. Army soldiers and Plains Indians. Experience the hey-day of the trail through ongoing demonstrations. Camps, set up near the fort, will be open for touring. For more information, call (719) 383-5023.
Find out more »July 2019
Old-Fashioned Fourth
Enjoy an afternoon of patriotic festivities including a visitor included parade, cannon firings, orations, games, and refreshments as the post celebrates Independence Day in 1840s-style.
Find out more »Kids’ Quarters
Children, ages 7 to 11, get to “step back in time” and experience the life of a fort employee, customer, or visitor. Pre-registration is required. Call (719) 383-5026 for an application or print one off from the park website starting May 1, 2019.
Find out more »August 2019
Military Encampment
Though a private trading post, the fort hosted several military expeditions and served as a supply depot during the War with Mexico. Soldiers and their camps highlight this living history event.
Find out more »December 2019
Traditional Holiday Celebration
Witness the holiday pleasures and pastimes of the 1840s at an isolated trading post. Period games, foods, and festivities will enliven the fort. Reservations needed for the evening candlelight tours, phone (719) 383-5026 starting November 1, 2019.
Find out more »Traditional Holiday Celebration
Witness the holiday pleasures and pastimes of the 1840s at an isolated trading post. Period games, foods, and festivities will enliven the fort. Reservations needed for the evening candlelight tours, phone (719) 383-5026 starting November 1, 2019.
Find out more »July 2020
Old-Fashioned Fourth
Enjoy an afternoon of patriotic festivities including a visitor included parade, cannon firings, orations, games, and refreshments as the post celebrates Independence Day in 1840s-style.
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