https://www.nps.gov/fola News releases from Fort Laramie National Historic Site. en-us https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/fort-laramie-national-historic-site-hosts-annual-christmas-on-the-frontier.htm Mon, 06 Nov 2023 04:27:00 EST (Fort Laramie, WY) On Saturday, December 9, 2023, Fort Laramie National Historic Site will host the annual “Christmas on the Frontier” program. This program will highlight the holiday spirit of the 19th century on the grounds of this world-recognized historic site! Festivities begin at 1:00 p.m. and will conclude at 4:00 p.m. The location of the program will be in the 1874 Cavalry Barracks Mess Hall. At 4:00 p.m., Casey Osback, Chief of Interpretation & Visitor Services, will be available to guide visitors through the historic buildings and park grounds. Many of the buildings will have lanterns in the windows to celebrate the holiday spirit! https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/fort-laramie-national-historic-site-hosts-annual-christmas-on-the-frontier.htm https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/western-encounters-release-2023.htm Thu, 27 Jul 2023 06:26:00 EST Fort Laramie National Historic Site will come alive as park staff and volunteers present a weekend of living history programs, demonstrations and an infantry camp along the Laramie River on August 12th and 13th, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/western-encounters-release-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/national-park-week-2023-encourages-everyone-to-share-your-park-story.htm Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:00:00 EST National Park Week 2023 is April 22 -30 2023. https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/national-park-week-2023-encourages-everyone-to-share-your-park-story.htm https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/fort-laramie-national-historic-site-hosts-christmas-on-the-frontier.htm Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:26:00 EST On Saturday, December 10, 2022, Fort Laramie National Historic Site will host the annual “Christmas on the Frontier” program. The program will highlight the holiday spirit of the 19th century on the grounds of this world-recognized historic site. Festivities begin at 1:00 p.m. and will conclude at 3:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/fort-laramie-national-historic-site-hosts-christmas-on-the-frontier.htm https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/2022-9-24-windriverdancers.htm Fri, 02 Sep 2022 08:00:00 EST A Cultural Heritage Shared Through Dance and Song https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/2022-9-24-windriverdancers.htm https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/meet-fort-laramie-s-famous-and-faceless-during-western-encounters.htm Mon, 08 Aug 2022 11:35:00 EST FORT LARAMIE, WYO., August 8, 2022 – Visit Fort Laramie National Historic Site during the weekend of August 12-14, 2022, for the annual special event Western Encounters. This year’s theme is “The Famous and the Faceless” and will feature programs by professional living historians Marla Matkin and Kris Swanson, music by bagpiper Marti Mace, a reading and book signing by author Brian Carroll, and an open-air encampment of the 1870s. Special programs will be held throughout the day between 9 am and 5 pm and the living history area will be open to the public from 8 am to 7 pm. https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/meet-fort-laramie-s-famous-and-faceless-during-western-encounters.htm https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/hank-cramer-performances-on-july-30-cancelled.htm Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:02:00 EST FORT LARAMIE, WYO., July 28, 2022 – Due to unforeseen circumstances, folk singer Hank Cramer has had to cancel his performances during “Fort Laramie After Dark.” His 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm concerts will be replaced by ranger programs for the special event. https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/hank-cramer-performances-on-july-30-cancelled.htm https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/explore-fort-laramie-after-dark.htm Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:09:00 EST FORT LARAMIE, WYO., July 18, 2022 – On Saturday July 30, Fort Laramie National Historic Site will host Fort Laramie After Dark. https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/explore-fort-laramie-after-dark.htm https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/join-the-grand-old-post-for-an-old-fashioned-fourth.htm Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:40:00 EST FORT LARAMIE, WYO., June 27, 2022 – Fort Laramie National Historic Site will celebrate Independence Day with an “Old-Fashioned Fourth” on July 4, 2022. The fort will host a full day of special activities from the 9:30 am flag-raising through retreat of the national colors at 4:00 pm. Highlights include children’s activities, performances, and exhibits of artifacts from the park’s collections. https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/join-the-grand-old-post-for-an-old-fashioned-fourth.htm https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/fort-laramie-nhs-to-host-special-event-western-encounters.htm Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:31:00 EST Join Fort Laramie National Historic Site on August 14-15, 2021, for a special event entitled Western Encounters. Fort Laramie NHS preserves many stories of the past and present which reflect a diverse cultural identity. For this special event Fort Laramie NHS brings together some of the foremost Living Historians of the West to present programs of the diverse nature of Western culture and communication. https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/fort-laramie-nhs-to-host-special-event-western-encounters.htm https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/explore-the-crossroads-virtually-during-fort-laramie-s-writing-festival.htm Mon, 01 Mar 2021 08:42:00 EST Fort Laramie, WY – Get your pencils, pens, keyboards, and touchpads ready. Fort Laramie National Historic Site and the Nebraska Writing Project will be hosting a virtual writing festival the week of April 12, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/explore-the-crossroads-virtually-during-fort-laramie-s-writing-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/annual-christmas-on-the-frontier-at-the-fort-laramie-nhs-has-been-cancelled.htm Mon, 30 Nov 2020 03:32:00 EST Fort Laramie, WY – Fort Laramie National Historic Site will be cancelling its Annual “Christmas on the Frontier.” Programs and performances will be on hold this year to meet health and safety guidance. https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/annual-christmas-on-the-frontier-at-the-fort-laramie-nhs-has-been-cancelled.htm https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/western-encounters-2020-news-release.htm Fri, 31 Jul 2020 08:51:00 EST Join Fort Laramie National Historic Site on August 8-9, 2020 for a special event entitled Western Encounters. Fort Laramie NHS preserves many stories of the past and present which reflect a diverse cultural identity. For this special event Fort Laramie NHS brings together some of the foremost Living Historians of the West to present programs of the diverse nature of Western culture and commerce. These stories urge us toward a more inclusive future and a comprehensive national identity. During this special event visitors will encounter many of the characters associated with the rich history of the Fort. https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/western-encounters-2020-news-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/hank-cramer-to-perform-at-fort-laramie-nhs.htm Mon, 13 Jul 2020 14:06:00 EST Hank Cramer, one of America’s best-loved folksingers will present two concerts at Fort Laramie National Historic Site on Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19, 2020. His first performance will be at 6:00 pm on Saturday followed by two performances at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm on Sunday. https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/hank-cramer-to-perform-at-fort-laramie-nhs.htm https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/fort-laramie-after-dark-2020.htm Mon, 13 Jul 2020 10:42:00 EST On July 18, 2020 Fort Laramie National Historic Site will host Fort Laramie After Dark. This year’s “after dark” adventure begins with a concert performed by folksinger Hank Cramer at 6:00 pm, followed by the program, “A Bat Attitude” at 7:30 pm. The finale to the evenings activities is “Starry, Starry Night.” https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/fort-laramie-after-dark-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/fourth-of-july-2020.htm Mon, 15 Jun 2020 04:30:00 EST Fort Laramie National Historic Site will be curtailing its Annual “Old-Fashioned” Fourth of July celebration. The majority of traditional games, programs and performances will be on hold this year to meet health and safety guidance. https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/fourth-of-july-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/increase-recreational-access-to-include-old-bedlam.htm Tue, 19 May 2020 09:00:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Fort Laramie National Historic Site is increasing recreational access and services. https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/increase-recreational-access-to-include-old-bedlam.htm https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/mark-davison-selected-as-superintendent-of-fort-laramie-national-historic-site.htm Wed, 07 Aug 2019 05:57:00 EST Acting Intermountain Regional Director Chip Jenkins announced the selection of Mark Davison as superintendent of Fort Laramie National Historic Site in Wyoming. Davison will assume his new role on August 18. https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/mark-davison-selected-as-superintendent-of-fort-laramie-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/1868-treaty.htm Mon, 07 May 2018 09:09:00 EST Two years of planning culminated in a historic gathering at Fort Laramie National Historic Site as thousands of people gathered to honor the spirit of the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie. Tribal representatives and descendants of the 13 original signatory tribes of the Treaty came together for a four-day event to remember their families, walking in their footsteps; to reflect on past struggles; and to build a common narrative for the future. https://www.nps.gov/fola/learn/news/1868-treaty.htm