Event

Park Living History and Interpretive Program

  • Everyday from 05/28/2018 to 09/03/2018 Location: Fort Laramie National Historic Site, Time: 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM Fee Information: Free Contact Name: Eric Valencia Contact Email: E-Mail Us Contact Phone Number: 307-837-2221
    Living History Programs: Each day during the summer months, park staff - dressed in reproduction historic clothing - provide interpretive informative living history programs for park visitors. The stories and facts they share bring the Fort to life and aid visitors in gaining a greater understanding of 19th century life. 
     
    Interpretive Programs: Interpretive talks, covering a variety of topics related to Fort Laramie's history, last approximately 30 minutes each and are held daily during the summer months.  
     
    Historic Weapons Demonstrations: Friday through Sunday, park staff will present a historic weapons program in the black powder demonstration area, north of the Visitor Center at 12:30 PM. Programs vary according to staffing but include demonstrations on the history and operation of the 1841 Mountain Howitzer or a discussion of the evolution of American military long arms.  
     
    The park's interpretive programs are available daily from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.  Please check at the Visitor Center for a daily schedule of program availability, topics, locations and details.