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The Grade 1, $2.4 million All American Futurity will be run on Monday at Ruidoso Downs. A sizable sum is also being presented at Sunday’s Grade 1 $1.3 million All American Derby.
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Held in conjunction with Old Lincoln Days, Fort Stanton will hold a very special Lantern Tour on Friday, August 5th, 2011. 150 years ago, Confederate forces occupied Fort Stanton for a short period of time, and to commemorate this historical event, the 2011 Fort Stanton Lantern Tour will bring a portion of this occupation to life during us annual Lantern Tour program. Join us as Confederate forces return from patrols, perform picket duties, plan for the next day’s activities and many other historically appropriate vignettes that will bring the Civil War experience at Fort Stanton to life.
Fort Stanton Museum Hosts Fort Stanton Live, Saturday, August 6th, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm and Sunday, August 7, 8:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Fort Stanton Live Schedule of Events (PDF 126 Kb). Events are subject to change.
If you are looking for action, look no further than Fort Stanton on August 6th & 7th when the Fort Stanton Live! comes back to Lincoln County! Fort Stanton Live! brings costumed re-enactors from the Civil War and Indian Wars era to the Fort for demonstrations, presentations, and a candlelight tour on Friday night! Additionally, the event brings presenters, storytellers, and a variety of historical vendors to site to share their crafts and other handiwork. Special tours of the WW II internment camp are also available – so that one can take a peak back at one of the most important chapters in world history. Local food vendors are on hand to provide sustenance for your day at the Fort as well, so bring a healthy appetite for knowledge, food and fun. We are especially pleased to bring back the Flying J Wranglers and the Rich Chorne Band for you entertainment. Drew Gomber and the Mescalero Dancers will be on hand, along with kids games, the tomahawk throw, and authors Don Bullis, Gary Cozzens, and Dr. Walter Pittman signing thee work about local & New Mexico history. In addition, several buildings will be open for visitors to rediscover including the historic stables.
So be sure to go online to buy your tickets for the Lantern Tour or call 575.354.0341 for more information. Tickets for the Lantern Tour and the event are separately $5 each, but people 15 and under are admitted without charge. Event Hours are 6:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. on Friday for the Lantern Tour; 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 8:00 a.m. to Noon on Sunday. On Sunday there will be special historic church services delivered at 8:30, 10:00, and 11:30 a.m. Seats are limited so be sure you get out to Fort Stanton next weekend, August 6th & 7th for Fort Stanton Live!
Fort Stanton, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to assist in the development and operations of the Fort Stanton State Monument which is owned and operated by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, Monuments Division. From April 1 through November 30, the Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Museum will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesdays. There is no fee to visit the Museum, but donations are appreciated.