NPS Crackling Embers The campfire traditions of your National Park Service live on! Gather around the fire for a half-hour while enjoying a tale of history, an intriguing story, or a spooky yarn with a ranger. Seating available. Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm --- Sensory Friendly Sundays For those visitors who enjoy a more relaxed experience, these hours allow for a quieter, more inclusive museum visit. Display lighting will be dimmed, and a break space and touch table are included. Park film unavailable during these hours. Sunday, March 3, 2024 from 8:00 am - 11:00 am Sunday, March 10, 2024 from 8:00 am - 11:00 am Sunday, March 17, 2024 from 8:00 am - 11:00 am Sunday, March 24, 2024 from 8:00 am - 11:00 am Sunday, March 31, 2024 from 8:00 am - 11:00 am Sunday, April 7, 2024 from 8:00 am - 11:00 am --- 
NPS Photo Learn of the star fort's construction, the Battle of Glorieta Pass and more with this 60-minute program. Seating provided. Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 10:00 am Sunday, March 24, 2024at 10:00 am --- Your Junior Ranger Days Play games, make crafts, earn a badge, interact with rangers, and enjoy your park during this 90-minute program! Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Sunday, March 31, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm --- Junior Ranger Mini Camps Designed for younger visitors, join in for an exploration of the Fort's unique cultural, natural and military aspects during these 90-minute programs of fun activities! Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Sunday , May 26, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm 
NPS Photo Experience the presentation "William T. Sherman: War Maker/Peacemaker" by Director Shawn Price and traditional and semi-contemporary Navajo dancers. Photography/videography may be limited during performances of this special program. Saturday, June 1, 2024 at TBD Fort Union Day This annual event will feature two special 90-minute programs of historic weapons demonstrations, living history and encampment! Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm --- 70th Anniversary of Fort Union National Monument Celebrate with us with a 60-minute program with a black powder weapon demonstration. Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm --- Fort Fashions & Pastimes Discover 1800s clothing styles and leisure activities and how they related to economics and social structure. 45-minute program. Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm --- 
Harun Mehmedinovic Why preserve these ruins? Discover this site's legacy as the sun has set and lanterns now shine during this 45-minute tour. (Historic area only open for this tour's participants after 4:00 pm on these dates.) Friday, August 9, 2024 at 8:00 pm Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 8:00 pm Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 8:00 pm Friday, September 27, 2024 at 7:00 pm Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 7:00 pm Sunday, September29, 2024 at 7:00 pm --- An International Dark Sky Park Experience the night sky as rangers share fun facts, celestial stories and guide you in the observation of deep sky objects through park-provided telescopes. 90 minutes. (Historic area trails closed at 4:00 pm. All grounds and gates will close at 10:30 pm.) Friday, August 9, 2024 at 8:45 pm Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 8:45 pm Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 8:45 pm Friday, September 27, 2024 at 7:45 pm Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 7:45 pm Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 7:45 pm --- First Fort & Arsenal Tours Visit where Fort Union began. These 2-hour programs include living history, historic weapons, and time to explore! Car caravans depart from the visitor center at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. (Only available via car caravan at these times. Area has rough and uneven terrain.) Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm 
NPS Photo Dressed in historic costumes, staff will guide visitors on a lantern-lit tour to "meet"some of the personalities who helped weave the fabric of Fort Union. Reservations required by calling the visitor center beginning August 1. Each program lasts about 45 minutes and is limited to 22 reservation-holders. Saturday, September 7, 2024. Tours at 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm --- Of Smoke & Powder Join us for an hour-long program on cannons, projectiles, muskets and rifles along with black powder firing demonstrations. Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Sunday, October13, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Ruins Walk A 60- to 90-minute, 1-mile journey that enters the ruins, discussing history, fort preservation efforts, and the importance of concentrated impact. (Tour enters rough, unlevel terrain. Park- provided reflective vest required to be worn.) Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm --- Thanksgiving Proclamation This 45-minute program features an 1863 order from President Lincoln officially marking our famous national holiday. Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm 
Harpers Weekly, January 3, 1863. Find out how Christmas was celebrated by those at Fort Union and the local area. Includes the reading of a short story. 45-minutes. Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm For additional information and updates on these events, please call 505-425-8025, ext. 0. PLEASE NOTE: All events are subject to cancellation or alteration depending on weather or unforseen circumstances. |
Last updated: February 29, 2024