Sesquicentennial of Fort Bowie
Fort Bowie commemorates the bitter conflict between Chiricahua Apaches and the U.S. military - a lasting monument to the bravery and endurance of U.S. soldiers in paving the way for settlement and the taming of the western frontier. It provides insight into a "clash of cultures," a young nation in pursuit of "manifest destiny," and the hunter/gatherer society fighting to preserve its existence.
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Ranger-led Programs in February and March
Ranger-led programs will be offered on weekends in February and March with Saturday van tours and Sunday guided hikes.
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Fort Bowie Cemetery
The Fort Bowie Cemetery was established before the fort and remained active after the fort was abandoned in October 1894.
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Did You Know?
Chief Cochise visited Fort Bowie, now a National Historic Site, socially on several occasions after he made peace with General Howard. He would meet here, at the Post Trader building, to talk, trade and drink beer with the soldiers.