News Release

Civil War Era Soldier Presentations 2022

A Reenactor in a Union Soldier Uniform.

NPS Photo/Gary Cascio

News Release Date: June 10, 2022

Contact: E.E. Fogelson Visitor Center, [phone]

Pecos, NM: Join staff from Fort Union National Monument on July 9^th and 10th for an  interactive program about the 1862 Battle of Glorieta Pass. The living historian will be outfitted as a Union soldier and will offer visitors an opportunity to explore the typical soldier’s kit including uniform, personal effects, tools and firearms. The presentations will take place at Pecos National Historical Park visitor center between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on both days. For more information, contact Pecos NHP at [phone]. 

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From I-25 N: Take the Pecos/Glorieta Exit, #299. Left onto overpass, right onto Route 50; proceed on Route 50 for eight miles. At the village of Pecos, take a right at the four-way stop onto Route 63. In two miles, the park will be on your right. From I-25 S: Take the Rowe Exit, #307. Follow signs. From Highway 63, the park will be on your left.