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Protecting the Mail
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Per Person - Adults (age 16 and older): $10.00 Children (age 15 and under): Free America the Beautiful passes are honored All park visitors are required to pay an entrance fee or have a valid federal recreation pass to recreate in the park, including walking on the trails. https://www.nps.gov/beol/planyourvisit/fees.htmDates & Times
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Did you know that Bent’s Old Fort was used as a Stagecoach Station for almost the same length of time that it had been a Fur Trade Fort? From 1860-1875 the fort was used as a Home Station for a series of stage lines and was also a US Post Office for much of that time.
In 1863 the Civil War was in full swing, and the Sand Creek Massacre was over a year and a half in the future. Relations with the tribes in the area were peaceful, there was more fear of Confederates coming up to raid along the trail then of conflict with Native Americans. Come experience the fort at this time of incredible transitions, and talk to Stage Company Employees and Passengers, and soldiers of the 2nd Colorado Infantry. See how they lived and why they were here. Learn firsthand why protecting the mail was so important for business and morale!