Fort Stanton Live!
Event Description:
If you are looking for action, look no further than Fort Stanton where the annual Fort Stanton Live! event brings costumed re-enactors from the Civil War and Indian Wars era to the Fort for demonstrations, presentations, concerts and a military ball which will have visitors dancing into the night! Additionally, the event brings authors, historians, photographers, artists, and a variety of historical vendors to site to share their crafts and other handiwork. Local food vendors are on hand to provide sustenance for your day at the Fort as well, so bring a healthy appetite for knowledge, food and fun.
Saturday Speakers:
Other Activities Include:
Saturday Speakers:
- 10:00 A.M.–Earl Pittman Return to Fort Stanton 1862-1866
- 11:30 A.M.–Gary Cozzins Role of Ft. Stanton in Lincoln County War
- 1:00 P.M.–Cynthia Orozco Historic images of Ft. Stanton
- 2:30 P.M.–B.G. Burr The role of Billy the kid in the movies
- 4:00 P.M.–Nancy Bartlit Japanese Internment at Fort Stanton
- Nisha Hoffman will be in the Commanders Quarters telling stories as Lydia Lane
Other Activities Include:
- Historic Reenactments
- Cavalry, Infantry, Artillery Demonstrations
- Buffalo Soldiers
- Mescalero Apaches
- Victorian Ladies Tea
- Authors, Speakers, Tours
- Period Military Ball Saturday Evening
- Church Service on Sunday
- Old Time Games for Kids
- Concessions and Live Entertainment
- Admission $5.00 for adults, children under 16 free.
