Dr. Gary L. Roberts to Speak July 9 on Sand Creek Massacre
Dr. Gary L. Roberts to Speak July 9 on Sand Creek Massacre By: Dorothy Russell , Publicity Editor, Bent’s Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association The Bent’s Fort Chapter is pleased to announce that Dr. Gary L. Roberts will give ...
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2022 Bent’s Old Fort 4th of July Celebration Photo Gallery by Cindy Smith
2022 Bent’s Old Fort 4th of July a Huge Historic Celebration Over 300 people celebrated Independence Day in 1840's fashion at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site. Park Staff and Volunteers led the visitors to the fort in a grand par...
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Santa Fe Trail Exhibit at Otero Museum in La Junta July + Aug. 2022
Santa Fe Trail Exhibit at Otero Museum in La Junta July + Aug. SANTA FE TRAIL EXHIBIT: Our newest exhibit includes Ron Dulle’s photographs donated by the Bent’s Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association. Mr. Dulle was an accomplis...
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Bent’s Old Fort 4th of July Celebration - Event Schedule
Press Release from Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site... (Photo by Ruth Copeland) Celebrate American Independence at Bent’s Fort! The public is invited to join the inhabitants of Bent’s Old Fort on Monday, July 4 from 1:00 to...
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Santa Fe Trail Association Bent’s Fort Chapter Names Larry Bourne President
Santa Fe Trail Association Bent’s Fort Chapter Names Larry Bourne President A message from Larry Bourne, "I am humbled that the members of the Bent’s Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Association voted me in as their President. As a member ...
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Santa Fe Trail Day Parade Videos and Photo Gallery
Santa Fe Trail Day Parade Videos and Photo Gallery Parade Video and Photos by: Bryce Calhoon ( Bent County Word of Mouth 2.0 ) Related Content: 2022 Santa Fe Trail Day 6th & Carson Video Hugh Johnson Films for SECO News Photo Gallery Viewing T...
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Night at the Rocky Ford Museum: On The Santa Fe Trail with LaDonna Hutton April 27, 2022
Night at the Rocky Ford Museum: On The Santa Fe Trail with LaDonna Hutton April 27, 2022 Who: Guest Speaker, LaDonna Hutton of the Bent's Fort Chapter of The Santa Fe Trail Association. What: To discuss the importance and impact of the Santa Fe Tr...
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LJFD: Wildfires Expected to be 100% Contained Tonight 4/16/22
La Junta Fire Department: Wildfires Expected to be 100% Contained Tonight 4/16/22 Firefighters made great progress on the Bents Fort and Fort Lyons fires today. Crews anticipate being able to call both fires 100% contained by the end of shift this...
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Entrance to Bent's Old Fort Free Today, April 16, 2022
Free Entry at Bent's Old Fort Today, April 16 By Sue Keefer Visitors to Bent's Old Fort today, April 16, will not have to pay any entrance fees, in celebration of National Park Week, April 16-24. Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site reopened Fri...
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4/14/22 4pm Southeast Colorado Wildfire Update Video Podcast
4/14/22 4pm Southeast Colorado Wildfire Update Podcast Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site Announces Reopening of Fort Listen to the Podcast Interview Part 2 Here: Donations for Las Animas Fire Fighter Jason Garcia Bent’s Old Fort S...
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