Experience the magic of the holidays at Fort Stanton Historic Site on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM with a captivating opera performance by Karla Ramos, an acclaimed soprano with international accolades. Set in the historic stone chapel, enjoy holiday classics in an intimate setting. Tickets are $10/adults, free for kids 16 and under, including site access. Reserve at my.nmculture.org/33869/41939.

Join the Halloween fun at Fort Stanton Historic Site's Trick or Treat Trail on Saturday, October 26, from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm. This free community event offers a spook-tacular evening with treats and entertainment for the whole family. Explore the parade grounds in costume, enjoy free goodies from vendors, and delight in surprises along the way. Don't miss this fun-filled, ghoulishly good time!

Join a Flashlight Tour of Fort Stanton on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 7:30–9:30 PM! Explore off-limits areas after dark. Limited to 25 participants, ages 16+. Admission is $25 per person. Wear comfortable shoes and arrive on time. Tickets are non-refundable and available online. Don’t miss this unique chance to see Fort Stanton in a new light!

Experience history at Fort Stanton's annual event on September 28, featuring Civil War and Indian War re-enactors, demonstrations, live music, and vendors. Enjoy performances by Mescalero Apache dancers and Indian tacos and explore new exhibits in the Nurse's Quarters. Kids can enjoy themed activities, and a blood drive honors the nurses who served. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Free entry is available for qualifying groups. Buy Tickets >>

Step back to the 1930s-40s on September 14th at Fort Stanton! Tour a WWII German internment camp, enjoy living history demos, and join kids' activities. Experience the New Deal era and WWII through captivating programs. Adults $7, kids 16 & under FREE. Don't miss this chance to explore a pivotal time in US history. Perfect for history buffs and families alike!

Experience history at Fort Stanton Historic Site on August 17, 10 AM-3 PM. Tour the old army cemetery and enjoy kids' crafts, vintage games, and living history demos. Adults $7, kids 16 and under free. A perfect family outing to explore 19th-century military life. Don't miss this chance to step back in time and discover New Mexico's rich past!

Join Fort Stanton Historic Site on Saturday, June 8, 2024, to celebrate our armed forces with themed activities. Schedule: 10 AM - Living History begins; 11:30 AM - Tour of the Old Army Cemetery & Vintage Games; 12:45 PM - Lunch break & talk by Eddie Crane about Healing America’s Heroes; 3 PM - Living History ends. Regular admission applies.

Join rangers at Fort Stanton HIstoric Site on the second Saturday of each month from April to September to experience history brought to life! With regular admission, immerse yourself in themed days celebrating the Fort's rich history. Special activities include exclusive tours, children’s craft projects, demonstrations, and more. This month, celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Day with the "Trails and Outdoors" theme. Purchase tickets >>

Be one of the few to explore the grounds and buildings of Fort Stanton after dark. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore the grounds and buildings of Fort Stanton after dark. These tours are conducted by site rangers, historians, and the Paranormal Society. The cost is $20 per person (adults and children). Buy tickets today >>

Illuminate history's secrets on this Fort Stanton Flashlight Tour. Venture into the shadows of history as you visit the chapel and hidden corners like the hospital's rear and building #4. Encounter the echoes of the past in a unique nighttime setting. Limited to 20 participants aged 12 and above. The ticket cost is $20, non-refundable. Flashlights are provided or bring your own. Buy Tickets >>

Capture History Through Your Lens at Fort Stanton Photography Tour. Explore hidden corners and exclusive spots like the hospital's rear and building #4. Immerse yourself in the aged elegance of this historic gem. Limited to 12 participants, $20 per ticket. Buy Tickets >>

Enjoy an afternoon of tea and crafting the Fort Stanton Commanding Officer’s Quarters from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Learn the art of crocheting, used to create textiles, lacework, clothing, and more. The ticket cost is $25, including tea and crafting materials. Space is limited. Call us today at 575-354-0341 to reserve your spot.

Travel back in time to the 19th century and get a taste of what military life was like at Fort Stanton, New Mexico. In addition to historic demonstrations, a tour of the Fort’s cemetery will be at 1:00 PM. The day’s Garrison activities will be included in the Fort Stanton Historic Site entry price ($7 for adults. Free for children 16 years and younger). Learn more at FortStanton.org

Come out for this very special event at the Fort Stanton Veterans Cemetery honoring veterans with dedications, rifle salute, laying of the wreath and flags on all graves.

Enjoy live folk music streamed online! As the nation adjusts to the new reality of life during the coronavirus pandemic, Fort Stanton Historic Site has decided to take the 2nd Annual Rio Bonito Folk Festival online to share some musical joy during these unusual times. Stay tuned for more information on performers and viewing platforms, click here.

Join the staff of Fort Stanton and the members of Fort Stanton, Inc. for their second annual Mother’s Day Tea fundraiser featuring a Victorian-era tea party, costumed living historians, and a program about Victorian social etiquette.

History buffs won’t want to miss this special event at Fort Stanton Historic Site. Confinement in the Land of Enchantment is a traveling exhibit which chronicles the experiences of people of Japanese descent who lived in New Mexico just before, during, and after World War II. The exhibit will be on display April 27, 2019, at the Fort Stanton Historic Site Visitor’s Center with a community forum and reception at 1:30 PM. Guest Speakers include: Dr. Roy Ebihara, Baca Camp Internee; Tessa M. Cencula, Fort Stanton Historian; Dr. Diane Ball, CLOE Educator.

Create historic holiday crafts and interact with living historians to discover what life was like at a frontier fort during the holiday season.

Create historic holiday crafts and interact with living historians to discover what life was like at a frontier fort during the holiday season.