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Fort Stanton After Dark

Be One Of The Few

Explore the grounds and buildings of Fort Stanton after dark.

 

Although the gates are open every day for visitors, few people get to experience the fort after dark.

Whether you believe in ghosts or not, these evocative tours promise to be memorable, and guests have captured some unique images and videos on their cell phones!

All proceeds support ongoing preservation efforts at the Fort Stanton Historic Site through the Museum of New Mexico Foundation and Fort Stanton, Inc.

These custom tours are conducted by rangers. historians and the Paranormal Society.


 

FORT STANTON LIVE

Fort Stanton LIVE 2024 IS RESCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 28, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Fort Stanton Live

Step Back in Time at Fort Stanton’s Annual Historical Event!

 

Fort Stanton Historic Site and Fort Stanton, Inc. are thrilled to welcome visitors back to Lincoln County for the annual Fort Stanton Live celebration!

This rescheduled event will take place on Saturday, September 28, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Originally planned for July, the event was postponed due to the proximity of the South Fork and Salt wildfires in the Ruidoso and Mescalero areas.

Held every year in partnership with Fort Stanton Inc., Fort Stanton Live brings the past to life with costumed interpreters from the nineteenth century. The event features a variety of activities, including historical presentations, old-time games, and live performances. Attendees can enjoy infantry and artillery demonstrations, presentations by writers and historians, and see the work of quilters, weavers, and potters. The event also offers site tours, food vendors, and period-appropriate bands. Dancers from the Mescalero Apache Tribe will perform on the parade grounds, and other tribal members will serve Indian tacos and showcase arts and crafts.

This year, we are excited to celebrate the reopening of the newly rehabilitated Nurses Quarters with a unique ribbon-cutting ceremony. Visitors can explore new exhibits inside the Nurses’ Quarters and view a slideshow of historic images. Children can enjoy nurse and medical-themed activities throughout the day.

In honor of the nurses who once worked at the Fort, there will be a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., hosted by the Vitalant Bloodmobile, with cookies and juice provided by the friends’ group.

Admission

Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 16 and younger. Tickets are available online now: Purchase Tickets.

Free admission on the day of the event is available for Culture Pass Holders, Blue Star Families, New Mexico Museum Foundation Members, New Mexico Disabled Veterans, and Foster Families.

Event Details:

  • Date & Time: Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

  • Location: Fort Stanton State Monument

  • General Information: Call 575-354-0341

  • Website: Visit the Official Website

 
 

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Weddings at FORT STANTON

Whether in the blush of the morning, the glow of the afternoon, or the tranquility of the evening, a Fort Stanton wedding will create memories to last a lifetime.

Fort Stanton Historic Site is an event venue rooted in culture, history and natural beauty. Situated on 240+ pastoral acres with a historic chapel, Fort Stanton offers a captivating setting for your special day. 

Ceremonies on the parade grounds or in the Catholic Chapel can be easily scheduled, and the newer Auditorium building is a great room for reception banquets including dancing. 

The parade grounds are a perfect setting for a wedding tent, with the magnificent Sierra Blanca in the background and acccomodating ceremonies and receptions of any size.

Sophisticated or casual, large or small, our staff will assist with selecting the right package for your special day.

To schedule a site visit and discuss our rental rates and date availability,

Contact: Kari.Richards@state.nm.us


YOUR EVENT AT FORT STANTON

Are you considering Fort Stanton as a venue for an event? Let us help you create a custom and memorable experience at Fort Stanton Historic Site. Not only are rental fees competitive and affordable, but the facility rentals offer unusual flexibility in terms of space and catering options to meet your individual needs.

Get started today, call us at 575-345-0341. Or, submit your event details below and we'll be in touch soon.