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Special Event
Event
Stories from the Borderlands Lecture Series: Charles Bent’s Activities in New Mexico prior to the U.S./Mexican War
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 38.040499, -103.429574
There is a one quarter mile walk from the parking lot to the fort. Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site is located on Colorado Highway 194, eight miles east of La Junta or 15 miles west of Las Animas.
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Talk
The program lasts for roughly one hour and includes time for questions afterwards.
Description
“Stories from the Borderlands” are featured programs offered monthly. Each will be held at the reconstructed fort and the Woodruff Memorial Library in La Junta and last 45 minutes, exploring a different facet of the Fort’s story.
As always, visitors should be prepared for the weather. Water, dressing in layers, and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Reservation or Registration: No
Contact Information
Jake Koch719-688-5196
Tags:
borderlands