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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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Did You Know?

Wagon on the Santa Fe Trail

Bent’s Fort was the only place on the Santa Fe Trail where wagons could be repaired and supplies replenished.  Typically it would take 50 to 60 days or more for ox drawn wagons to make the 600 mile journey from Missouri.  It would still be another month of travel before they reached Santa Fe.