Fort Davis National Historic Site - Things To Do (U.S. National Park Service)

Picture of the commanding officer's quarters Fort Davis.

NPS Photo

Begin your visit at the visitor center and museum and see the 15-minute video on the history of the fort.
Take a self-quided tour of the five buildings that are restored and refurnished to the 1880s or explore the other 100 ruins and foundations. Interpreters dressed in period clothing are stationed at some of these buildings during the summer months and spring-break (mid-March).

Picture of a volunteers in period dress firing the post cannon during flag lowering ceremony.

Photo by Max Kandler

Follow the daily routine of a soldier as you listen to the bugle calls or journey back into time as the sound presentation of an 1875 dress retreat parade plays throughout the fort at scheduled times.

View of Fort Davis from one of the walking trails.

Photo by Mark Texel
Assaca Press, copyright 2000

Take a hike. Trails lead to a spectacular overlook of the fort and connect with trails of Davis Mountains State Park. Ask for a trail map in the Visitor Center.

Complete a Junior Ranger program. There is one available for all age groups. Plan to stay 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Curriculum-based education programs are also available for school groups, grades K-12. See FOR TEACHERS or call the park for details (432) 426-3224 ext. 24.