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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.

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Kids in fort council room learning the use of Cheyenne sign language.
The fort council room was the place where the Cheyenne Indians brought their buffalo robes for trade.  The trader uses Cheyenne sign language with visiting students. 
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Guided Tour Reservation Information

The park is open 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM guided tour times September through May and 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM with 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM tour times June through August. A short demonstration is included with the tour. Western National Parks Associaton's Bookstore offers videos, maps, and books for sale about the fort and the Santa Fe Trail. Plan on your visit lasting at least 2 hours. Call (719) 383-5026 for reservations. The fee is $3.00 for persons over 12 years of age, $2.00 for persons 6 to 12 years of age, and free for children less than 6 years of age. There should be one adult for each 10 children if possible, to help direct and supervise the group.

 
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    History of Bent's Fort video and activity cards available at bookstore. Read More

Did You Know?

Santa Fe Traveling Trunk

Bent's Fort's Santa Fe Traveling Trunk is a mini-museum of 1840s clothing, games, and trade goods for use in the classroom.  Ten lesson plains are based on Colorado State teaching standards. More...