Living Historians in 1843 period clothing at Bicentennial of the Santa Fe Trail event 9/26/21
Two musicians sitting on a bench in 1843 period clothing playing banjos
Living Historian (in 1843 period clothing) portraying John C. Fremont with surveying tools
Two Living Historians (Domestics) in 1843 period clothing preparing food
Living Historian (domestic) holding a hen
Living Historian (craftsman) in 1843 period clothing in carpenter’s shop explaining his trade
Living Historians (Hunters) in camp with mules, tents, and gear

2021 Santa Fe Trail Bicentennial Symposium

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

  • Sep 23, 2021 at 8:00 AM
  • Fees apply

Register

Living History fees are waived at Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site during this event. The Santa Fe Trail Association charges registration fees for certain events. See http://www.2021sfts.com/ for more information.

National Park Service Living history fees will be waived at Bent's Old Fort September 23-26, 2021. Registered guests attending lectures at Otero College, off-site trips, and after-hours events in the park are required to pay a registration fee with The Santa Fe Trail Association. Schedule of Events.

The 2021 Bicentennial of the Santa Fe Trail Symposium, September 23-26, 2021, celebrates 200 years of commerce and cultural connections. This is a Santa Fe Trail Association (SFTA) event that will be held at Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site, La Junta, CO, and the surrounding area. The event will include speakers, tours and living history. The fort will host a multi-day living history effort set in the year 1843. All the Living Historians have been vetted by the SFTA Symposium Living History Committee. No walk-on Living Historians will be permitted. There will be special presentations on-site during the week that are free to the visiting public. To take part in the bus tours or the presentations at Otero College visitors will want to register through the Santa Fe Trail Association by September 1, 2021. For more information visit https://www.2021sfts.com/.

More information

Fees

Living History fees are waived at Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site during this event. The Santa Fe Trail Association charges registration fees for certain events. See http://www.2021sfts.com/ for more information.

Location

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Schedule

Date:

Sep 23, 2021

Time:

8:00 AM

Duration:

9 hours and 30 minutes

Contact Information

Alicia Lafever
719-383-5010
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Event Type

  • Bus Tour
  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Living History
  • Partner Program
  • Talk
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