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    Bent's Old Fort

    National Historic Site Colorado

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    The public should be prepared for reduced hours and services provided by Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site employees due to the sequestration that became effective March 1, 2013. Please check back often for further details or changes.

Be A Junior Ranger

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Kids as carpenters

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Upon your arrival at the fort, meet with a costumed Interpreter for a Junior Ranger Booklet. Fill out the pages and receive your Bent's Old Fort Junior Ranger Badge. The Booklet has a variety of fun things to do.

Did You Know?

Trade room

The trade room at Bent’s Fort was stocked with items from around the world. There were glass beads from Italy, trade guns from England and Belgium, blankets and fabric from England, brass hawk bells from France, silver jewelry from Germany and vermillion from China.