Buffalo Robes For Beads: A Fur Trade Program at Bent's Old Fort July Events
Buffalo Robes For Beads: A Fur Trade Program at Bent's Old Fort Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site still has spaces available for our next three scheduled offerings of Buffalo Robes for Beads: A Fur Trade Program! If you want a fun way to spen...
Read More InfoJ.W. Rawlings Museum Hosts Crocheting Workshop July 27
J.W. Rawlings Museum Hosts Crocheting Workshop July 27 Joan Kinsley and Linda Bourne will host a Crocheting Workshop Wednesday, July 27, 2022 from 1pm to 4pm at the Museum Grand Hall. This is the second of three workshops to be offered during the ...
Read More InfoRocky Ford Night at The Museum: Watermelon Days and the Arkansas Valley Fair
Rocky Ford Night at The Museum: Watermelon Days and the Arkansas Valley Fair What: The humble beginnings of Watermelon Days and the expansion of the ArkValley Fair. Who: Sally Cope, Arkansas Valley Fair Manager. When: August 4th at 6:00pm. Where: ...
Read More InfoOtero Museum LJCC Business After Hours July 15, 2022
Otero Museum - 3rd & Anderson , La Junta Will Host “Business After Hours” Friday, July 15, 2022 from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Open to the Public Please join us for hors d’oeuvres, drinks and viewing of our exhibits. We will hig...
Read More InfoDr. 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 ...
Read More Info2022 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...
Read More InfoIce Cream Social at Bell Park in Las Animas July 12
ICE CREAM SOCIAL AT BELL PARK The Rawlings Heritage Center is proud to announce the 7th annual FREE Ice Cream Social for kids, which will be held on July 12th in Bell Park from 9am to 11am. Homemade ice cream, donated by Linda Bourne and Kathleen ...
Read More InfoTogether A Celebration Of Heroes Saturday, July 9, 2022
Together A Celebration Of Heroes Saturday, July 9, 2022 TRILLION TREE CORPS HONOR TOURS 2021-2022 July 9th, 11am-10pm La Junta American Legion Post #9 (719) 468-0935 201 E. 2nd Street TOGETHER A CELEBRATION OF HEROES Featuring: Tree Planting 11 am...
Read More InfoSanta 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...
Read More InfoTammy Ridennoure Appointed to Otero County Historic Preservation Advisory Board
Tammy Ridennoure Appointed to Otero County Historic Preservation Advisory Board During their regular public hearing on June 27, 2022, the Otero County Commissioners Unanimously approved the appointment of Tammy Ridennoure to the Otero County Histo...
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