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Kid's Quarters Information and Application[961k PDF file]
Kid's Quarters special event information and application. Kid's Quarters is a half-day "hands-on" living history event. Kid's Quarters for on July 12, 2008 is Full. Kid's Quarters Extra on August 9th is available to those not registered for the Jully 12 event. The event is for 7-11 year olds.
Living History Encampment Information and Application [159k PDF File]
Information and application for college accredited "hands-on" living history training June 5 - 8, 2008. It is designed for use in the classroom and historic site.
Bent's Fort Ledger Newsletter [968k PDF file]
The official fall 2007 newsletter of Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site written for the park's volunteers, but for anyone interested in the park's activities, projects and developments.
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Did You Know?
Eight to ten oxen were used to pull the trade wagons from Missouri to Bent's Fort. Oxen were cheaper, less tempermental and tasted better than mules or horses.