Site Last Updated on
June 10, 2010
The Bent's Old Fort Historic Association is a diverse group of individuals with a
common goal to preserve, protect and honor our natural and cultural heritage at
Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site through public awareness, education, and support
of special programs at the site. 
The Bent’s Old Fort Historical Association was founded as a 501c3 nonprofit organization and incorporated under the laws of Colorado. The Association is authorized to function and conduct business associated with Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site (NHS) under agreement with the National Park Service (NPS). The purpose of the Association is to aid and promote the historical, cultural, scientific and educational activities of Bent’s Old Fort NHS and the NPS as follows:
A. Promote, encourage and foster the educational, interpretive, and related visitor service activities of Bent’s Old Fort NHS through the income generated by grants, donations and the sale of commercial items.
B. Provide services to Bent’s Old Fort NHS visitors through the sale or distribution of appropriate books, folders, maps, and other illustrative, interpretive and educational materials either on site, or through a website as may be approved by Bent’s Old Fort and the Association Board.
C. Assist and support, through donations of appropriate equipment, materials, cash,
and services,
the interpretive, training, and educational programs of Bent’s Old
Fort NHS and the NPS.
D. Sponsor or cosponsor the publication of appropriate printed materials and online documents and images.
E. Develop, produce, sell, and distribute appropriate theme-related objects as approved by Bent’s Old Fort.