Events calendar

Fort Open to Plaza Access

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Feb 8 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

The public is invited inside the reconstruction of Bent’s Old Fort, entering through the zaguan gate and into the plaza. Park Rangers will be present to explain the features of the fort and its 20 th century reconstruction. Entry into the...

Second Fort Sundays

Fort Union National Monument

Feb 8 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Enjoy a guided tour that focuses on the Civil War era fieldwork and led by a costumed living history interpreter. 30 minutes.

Feb 8 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Considered one of the oldest crafts on the continent, Indigenous basket weaving is an intricate, beautiful, and highly functional art that involves the painstaking weaving of various plant materials. Join expert and author Terry DeWald for a...

The Anza Expedition: A 250th Commemoration Exhibit

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Feb 8 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Almost 250 years ago, as the Declaration of Independence was signed on the East Coast, the Anza expedition arrived at its destination on the West Coast. Both of these events would dramatically shape the cultural and political landscapes of the United...

Ranger Program

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Feb 8 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm

Visit the Visitor Center at Mission San José to explore a mission topic with a park ranger.

Sunset Walk/Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Feb 8 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

A relaxed sunset program, designed for all ages, exploring the plants, wildlife, and people of the Sonoran Desert. Talks change daily; inquire at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center for details.