Reconstructing the Fort

A crane truck is positioned next to the edge of a plaza. The building is in a state of construciton, and clearly not finished.
Constructing the reconstructed fort; this photograph shows construction in progress in early 1976.

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Bent’s Old Fort was completely reconstructed by the National Park Service in 1975-1976, and was dedicated on July 25, 1976. The dedication of the reconstructed fort coincided with America's bicentennial and the centennial of Colorado's statehood. Today it stands as a reminder of how the United States has remembered its past.
 
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    Last updated: February 5, 2026

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