Fort Stanton Living History

Watch history come alive in these monthly programs. Watch a flag raising Ceremony at 10 a.m., take a tour of the cemetery at 11 a.m., and listen to Warren Kasper talk about the Fort Stanton - Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area in the chapel at 1 p.m.

Come and take a walking tour of the old Fort Stanton cemetery at 11 a.m. with Ranger Javier who will talk about the history of cemeteries and some of the history of the local citizens buried here from the 1850s to the 1970s. Learn about a World War I veteran, the youngest person buried, and the possible resting places of two who fought in the Lincoln County War. Participants will meet at the back side of the porch at Fort Stanton visitor center and proceed by car to the hiking spot. Hats, water bottles, and hiking sticks are encouraged for the 1-mile round trip.

At 1 p.m., Warren Kasper will give a talk in honor of the 25th anniversary of the creation of the National Conservation Lands system. Designated by Congress and the President to conserve special features, the National Conservation Lands encompass 906 units covering more than 38 million acres, from red-rock deserts and winding rivers to historic lighthouses and mountain vistas. Lincoln County, NM, has one of these special units, the Fort Stanton - Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area. Conservation Area Manager Warren Kasper will discuss the history of the conservation area, the recreational opportunities that are available there, and the scientific and educational activities that are underway on and under the conservation area.

Admission to the site and activities is $7 for adults. Admission is free to children 16 and younger, NM disabled veterans, NM foster families, Fort Stanton, Inc. members, and MNMF members.