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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.
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How to Donate: Send donations directly to: Fort Davis National Historic Site PO Box 1379 Fort Davis, Texas 79734 OR The Friends of Fort Davis National Historic Site P.O. Box 1023 Fort Davis, Texas 79734 info@ffdnhs.org The Friends of Fort Davis National Historic Site is a nonprofit organization which exists to support activities approved by the National Park Service for which congressionally appropriated funds are not available. The group provides money for such activities as historic preservation and restoration, education and cultural programs, research and planning. To donate to or become a member of the Friends’ group, please contact them at P.O. Box 1023, Fort Davis, Texas 79734 or through their website: info@ffdnhs.org or www.ffdnhs.org |
Did You Know?
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.