2022 Bent’s Old Fort 4th of July Celebration Photo Gallery by Cindy Smith
2022 Bent’s Old Fort 4th of July a Huge Historic Celebration Over 300 people celebrated Independence Day in 1840's fashion at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site. Park Staff and Volunteers led the visitors to the fort in a grand parade, and...
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Ice Cream Social at Bell Park in Las Animas July 12
ICE CREAM SOCIAL AT BELL PARK The Rawlings Heritage Center is proud to announce the 7th annual FREE Ice Cream Social for kids, which will be held on July 12th in Bell Park from 9am to 11am. Homemade ice cream,
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Together A Celebration Of Heroes Saturday, July 9, 2022
Together A Celebration Of Heroes Saturday, July 9, 2022 TRILLION TREE CORPS HONOR TOURS 2021-2022
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Santa Fe Trail Exhibit at Otero Museum in La Junta July + Aug. 2022
Santa Fe Trail Exhibit at Otero Museum in La Junta July + Aug. SANTA FE TRAIL EXHIBIT: Our newest exhibit includes Ron Dulle’s photographs donated by the Bent’s Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association. Mr. Dulle was an accomplished phot...
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Tammy Ridennoure Appointed to Otero County Historic Preservation Advisory Board
Tammy Ridennoure Appointed to Otero County Historic Preservation Advisory Board During their regular public hearing on June 27, 2022, the Otero County Commissioners Unanimously approved the appointment of Tammy Ridennoure to the Otero County Histo...
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J.W. Rawlings Museum Hosts Knitting Workshop June 29
KNITTING WORKSHOP AT MUSEUM June 26, 2022 By Kathleen Tomlin Joan Kinsley will host a Knitting Workshop Wednesday, June 29th from 1pm to 4pm at the Museum Grand Hall.
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Japanese Legacy Exhibit at The Rocky Ford Museum + Livestream
Japanese Legacy Exhibit at The Rocky Ford Museum The Rocky Ford Museum offers presentations on local history and culture during their Night at The Rocky Ford Museum series of exhibits and presentations. June's presentation was titled Japanese Lega...
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Las Animas, McClave, and Hasty Avenue of Flags Flew Proudly Flag Day
CELEBRATION OF FLAG DAY By Kathleen Tomlin June 19, 2022 VFW Day of Service was celebrated this past week with Flag Day activities. The Las Animas, McClave, and Hasty Avenue of Flags flew proudly on Flag Day, which was Tuesday, June 14th. We thank...
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Buffalo Robes For Beads: A Fur Trade Program at Bent's Old Fort
Press Release Buffalo Robes For Beads: A Fur Trade Program at Bent's Old Fort This program will be on June 28th and Jun 30th at 10 a.m. It is free for children between 6 and 15 years old. Join us for a fun activity at our beloved adobe castle here...
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Bent’s Old Fort 4th of July Celebration - Event Schedule
Press Release from Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site... (Photo by Ruth Copeland) Celebrate American Independence at Bent’s Fort! The public is invited to join the inhabitants of Bent’s Old Fort on Monday, July 4 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm to ...
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