• Photo by: Max Kandler

    Fort Davis

    National Historic Site Texas

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  • Museum Closure

    Our park museum will be closed April 15, 2013 till 2014. This will also affect our park orientation film screening; it will be limited to 8-10 visitors at a time. The rest of the park is open for visitation. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Field Trip Information

Soldiers on parade ground.
Field Trip Logistics: Planning your trip to Fort Davis
 
Soldiers at rest under a tree.

Field Trip Checklist: Step-by-step how to enjoy your visit to Fort Davis

 
Soldiers on horseback.
On-Site Programs for Grades K-3
 
Live fire demonstration at Fort Davis NHS.
On-Site Programs for Grades 4-6
 
Lady and soldier on horseback.
On-Site Programs for Grades 7-12
 
Post Hospital Fort Davis NHS.
Down Load Pre and Post Visit Activities and Worksheets (860kb pdf file)

Did You Know?

Photo of William R. Shafter.

The legendary and mythical character of “Pecos Bill” is based on the life of William R. Shafter. Lt. Colonel Shafter took his men on exhausting expeditions in search of raiding Indian bands in the arid region of West Texas near the Pecos River. He commanded Fort Davis in 1871-72 and 1881-82.