Come together with the Fort Stanton Historic Sites Staff, Fort Stanton, Inc. volunteers, and the Capitan Library for a day filled with outdoor games, face painting, and much more! Participation is free, and the fun starts promptly at 2:30 PM. Don't miss your chance to hop alongside the Easter Bunny, who will be available for special ticketed photo opportunities at just $10 each. Bring your baskets and join the community for a fantastic day of Easter fun for the whole family.

Hear opera singer Karla Ramos perform a lineup of holiday classics at the Fort Stanton Chapel on December 16, 2023, from 1:00 -2:00 p.m. $10 Adults. Children free. Buy tickets >>

Although the gates are open every day for visitors, few people get to experience the fort after dark. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore the grounds and buildings of Fort Stanton after dark. These tours are conducted by site rangers, historians, and the Paranormal Society. The cost is $20 per person (adults and children). Buy your tickets today >>

Illuminate history's secrets on this Fort Stanton Flashlight Tour. Venture into the shadows of history as you visit the chapel and hidden corners like the hospital's rear and building #4. Encounter the echoes of the past in a unique nighttime setting. Limited to 20 participants aged 12 and above. The ticket cost is $20, non-refundable. Flashlights are provided or bring your own. Buy Tickets >>

Illuminate history's secrets on this Fort Stanton Flashlight Tour. Venture into the shadows of history as you visit the chapel and hidden corners like the hospital's rear and building #4. Encounter the echoes of the past in a unique nighttime setting. Limited to 20 participants aged 12 and above. The ticket cost is $20, non-refundable. Flashlights are provided or bring your own. Buy Tickets >>

Get started on your trick-or-treating a little early! On October 21, 2023, Fort Stanton visitors can scour the Historic Site for light frights and candy. Costumes are highly encouraged! Two flashlight tours will be held after the event ends from 7:00-8:30 p.m. and from 8:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. The Trick-or-Treat Trail event is free, the flashlight tour tickets are $20/person. Please visit nmhistoricsites.org/fort-stanton for event information.

Illuminate history's secrets on this Fort Stanton Flashlight Tour. Venture into the shadows of history as you visit the chapel and hidden corners like the hospital's rear and building #4. Encounter the echoes of the past in a unique nighttime setting. Limited to 20 participants aged 12 and above. Tickets are $20 each. Flashlights are provided or bring your own. Buy Tickets >>

Capture History Through Your Lens at Fort Stanton Photography Tour. Explore hidden corners and exclusive spots like the hospital's rear and building #4. Immerse yourself in the aged elegance of this historic gem. Limited to 12 participants, $20 per ticket. Buy Tickets >>

Enjoy an afternoon of tea and crafting the Fort Stanton Commanding Officer’s Quarters from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Learn the art of crocheting, used to create textiles, lacework, clothing, and more. The ticket cost is $25, including tea and crafting materials. Space is limited. Call us today at 575-354-0341 to reserve your spot.

Step back in time at the annual Fort Stanton LIVE on July 8, 2023, as we welcome costumed interpreters from the Civil War and Indian Wars era. Experience captivating cavalry and infantry demonstrations, engaging presentations, and live music. Discover the past through tours, games for kids, and encounters with talented authors, historians, photographers, and artists. Enjoy local cuisine and immerse yourself in a day of knowledge, food, and fun!

Although the gates are open every day for visitors, few people get to experience the fort after dark. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore the grounds and buildings of Fort Stanton after dark. These tours are conducted by site rangers, historians, and the Paranormal Society. The cost is $10 per person (adults and children).

Travel back in time to the 19th century and get a taste of what military life was like at Fort Stanton, New Mexico. In addition to historic demonstrations, a tour of the Fort’s cemetery will be at 1:00 PM. The day’s Garrison activities will be included in the Fort Stanton Historic Site entry price ($7 for adults. Free for children 16 years and younger).

Sorry! This event has been canceled to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19. To learn more visit, https://www.discoverruidoso.com/covid-19-travel-advisory

Sorry! This event has been canceled to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19. To learn more visit, https://www.discoverruidoso.com/covid-19-travel-advisory

Sorry! This event has been canceled to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19. To learn more visit, https://www.discoverruidoso.com/covid-19-travel-advisory

Sorry! This event has been canceled to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19. To learn more visit, https://www.discoverruidoso.com/covid-19-travel-advisory

Sorry! This event has been canceled to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19. To learn more visit, https://cv.nmhealth.org/

Enjoy live folk music streamed online! As the nation adjusts to the new reality of life during the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve decided to take the 2nd Annual Rio Bonito Folk Festival online to share some musical joy during these unusual times. Stay tuned for more information on performers and viewing platforms, click here.

Sorry! This event has been canceled to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19. To learn more visit, https://cv.nmhealth.org/

Sorry! This event has been canceled to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19. To learn more visit, https://cv.nmhealth.org/

Monthly guided history trail rides led by the ranger on Fort Stanton/BLM lands.

Monthly guided history trail rides led by the ranger on Fort Stanton/BLM lands.

Monthly guided history trail rides led by the ranger on Fort Stanton/BLM lands.

Monthly guided history trail rides led by the ranger on Fort Stanton/BLM lands.

Confinement in the Land of Enchantment is a traveling exhibit which chronicles the experiences of people of Japanese descent who lived in New Mexico just before, during, and after World War II. The exhibit will be on display April 27, 2019, at the Fort Stanton Historic Site Visitor’s Center with a community forum and reception at 1:30 PM. Guest Speakers include: Dr. Roy Ebihara, Baca Camp Internee Tessa M. Cencula, Fort Stanton Historian Dr. Diane Ball, CLOE Educator.

Join us on the third weekend of each month for a Living History Encampment at Fort Stanton when the Living Historians of the Fort Stanton Garrison, re-enact the pre-Civil War Company K, 8th US Infantry (1858). The soldiers and frontier women set up camp at the Fort on Friday evening, and on Saturday present interactive historical interpretations from 10am to 4pm.