News Release

Fort Union Days - 2026

National Park Service

News Release Date: May 27, 2026 Fort Union Days--Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, 2026

Watrous, NM: Fort Union National Monument announces its annual Fort Union Days Event to be held on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday June 14, 2026. The event days are FREE to the public and runs from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The event will feature an 1800s military encampment, living historians portraying soldier and civilian life, and historic weapon and uniform presentations highlighting the period of the 1850s to 1890s. The two formal presentations are about 90-minutes long with seating available.

10:00 am – Evolution of Frontier Army Weapons and Uniforms presentation

1:00 pm – Evolution of Frontier Army Weapons and Uniforms presentation