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    Fort Union

    National Monument New Mexico

Plan Your Visit

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Whether you're traveling by covered wagon or by car, we have tips to help you plan your trip to Fort Union National Monument! Select from the topics on the left under PLAN YOUR VISIT for some helpful information.

Did You Know?

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The post band usually provided music for dances and special occasions, such as weddings, welcome and farewell parties, birthday parties, and holiday celebrations. They also performed in nearby communities such as Las Vegas and Santa Fe. Following the arrival of the railroad, they were invited to play for dances and other activities in such places as the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe Railway resort hotel near Las Vegas during the 1880's.