Fort Stanton Flashlight Tours
Fort Stanton Flashlight Tour At Fort Stanton Historic Site 8/30/25, Saturday 7:30pm – 9:30pm Are you curious about what Fort Stanton is like after hours? Have you heard scary stories about its buildings? Do you like to poke around historic buildings at night? Fort Stanton offers flashlight walking tours of the grounds after hours, allowing visitors a […]
Fort Stanton Living History
Watch history come alive in these monthly programs. See a flag raising ceremony at 10 a.m., take a tour of the cemetery at 11 a.m., and listen to special guest lecturer Chris Adams give a presentation about the history of an Apache raid on Casey Ranch in Lincoln County in the chapel at 1 p.m. […]
Sierra Club Guided Hike: Fort Stanton Historic Site & Snowy River NCA
Join Sierra Club trip leader John Pijawka for a guided hike at Fort Stanton Historic Site on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 9 AM–12 PM. This easy 2.5–3 mile loop explores the scenic Snowy River National Conservation Area, with views of the Sacramento, Capitan, and Vera Cruz mountains. Learn about the area’s unique cave system, […]
Fort Stanton Trick or Treat Trail
Trick or Treat Trail is the perfect event for families to come together and enjoy the festive spirit at Fort Stanton Historic Site. Costumes are highly encouraged, and visitors are invited to stroll along the parade grounds to collect free goodies. Community groups and local businesses from Ruidoso and Capitan will be handing out treats. […]
Fort Stanton LIVE!
Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Enjoy a day filled with living history as Fort Stanton hosts its annual Fort Stanton LIVE event featuring costumed re-enactors from the Civil War and Indian Wars eras. Enjoy captivating demonstrations, engaging presentations, and lively music that bring history to life. Explore a diverse array […]
Fort Stanton Flashlight Tours
Experience Fort Stanton after dark on a guided Flashlight Tour through areas rarely open to the public. Step inside historic buildings and explore off-limits spaces as stories of the fort’s past come to life in the quiet of evening. Tours run from 7:30–9:30 p.m. Mountain Time on July 31, August 28, September 25, and October […]