Bent’s Old Fort Historic Association
To Preserve, Protect, and Honor the Natural and Cultural Heritage of Bent’s Old Fort
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March 28, 2012

Volunteers staff the fort as it might have been during the Holidays for this special living history event held  annually during the first weekend in December.  Visitors can witness the joys, pleasures and pastimes of the 1840s at an isolated trading post. The spirit of the season comes alive with wagon rides, games, toy making and other holiday festivities that all can participate in. The event begins Friday evening with candlelight tours of the fort and continues all through Saturday, culminating with another evening of candlelight tours. In spite of cold weather in 2009 more than 800 visitors took part in the daytime activities and candlelight tours.  

Holiday Celebration:

Here are some images from the Holiday Celebration in 2008.  

 

For more information and for the dates of the 2010 Holiday Celebration call Bent's Old Fort NPS at (719) 383-5026.  Reservations are required for the evening tours. For reservations call Bent’s Old Fort National Park at (719) 383-5026.