Stories from the Borderlands Lecture Series: The Republic of Texas in New Mexico and on the Santa Fe Trail

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Special Event
  • Jun 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

“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. 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

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.

Latitude and Longitude 38.040499, -103.429574

Schedule

Date:

Jun 27, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

1 hour

The program lasts for roughly one hour and includes time for questions afterwards.

Contact Information

Jake Koch
719-688-5196

Event Type

  • Talk
Tags: borderlands