Calendar

Memorial Day Program

May 28 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Join us on the eastern end of the Fort Concho Parade Ground near the Headquarters Building for a program to honor the men and women who have given their lives to defend our nation. The program is co-sponsored by Fort Concho and the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. After the event ends, the fort will be open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm for the rest of the holiday. (Regular Admission Charges)

Jun

20

Wed

Fun at the Fort- Come In My Kitchen

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Jun 20 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Step into the kitchen of Officers’ Quarters 6 and help us make some tasty treats from long ago. There will be lots of hands on fun with yummy results to enjoy!

Space is limited, so reserve your spot early! Ages 6-12

Registration is required.

Program will be held in Barracks 6 and Courtyard. Cost is $15 for general public and $12 for Fort Concho Members.

Jun

27

Wed

Fun at the Fort-Digging in the Dirt

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Jun 27 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Become an archeologist!! Come dig for clues in the dirt, learn to throw an atlatl, and make some neat crafts to take home.
Taught by the Concho Valley Archeology Society.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot early!
Registration is required. Ages 6-12.

Program will be held in Barracks 6 and Courtyard. Cost is $15 for general public and $12 for Fort Concho Members.

Jul

4

Wed

Independence Day at Fort Concho

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Jul 4 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Following an old army tradition, Fort Concho will fire artillery salutes on our nation’s birthday. The artillery salutes will take place on the hour near the Visitor Center at Barracks 1. There is no charge for the demonstrations; regular site admission will be in effect.

Jul

11

Wed

Fun at the Fort-Southwest Indians

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Jul 11 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Come listen to tales and legends of the Southwest Indians. Visit a teepee, sample Indian foods and create your own crafts to take home.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot early!
Registration is required. Ages 6-12.

Program will be held in Barracks 6 and Courtyard. Cost is $15 for general public and $12 for Fort Concho Members.

Jul

18

Wed

Fun at the Fort-Join the Infantry

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Jul 18 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Enlist and be a soldier for a day! Learn to march and drill, sample hardtack and take home a souvenir of your trip to the past.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot early!
Registration is required. Ages 6-12.

Program will be held in Barracks 6 and Courtyard. Cost is $15 for general public and $12 for Fort Concho Members.

National Cowboy Day

Jul 28 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Come to the fort’s Quartermaster Galleries, near East Avenue C at Burgess Street, to celebrate National Cowboy Day. The morning celebration will start off with a light breakfast of coffee, juice, and sweet rolls as well as a few short talks by some of the artists whose work is on display for the annual American Plains Artists Show. Following the talks the Concho Cowboy Company will perform their fast-action, high-drama gun fight.

The light breakfast, talks, and skit will be free to all with donations kindly accepted.

Sep

1

Sat

Fort Concho Museum Day

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Sep 1 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Join Fort Concho and the San Angelo Nature Center for Museum Day! Explore the fort’s historic buildings, meet some of the native animals of the Southwest, and create fun take-home crafts. Admission will be half-price (Adults – $1.50, Senior/ Military – $1.00, Children – $.75).

Speaker Series

Sep 5 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Enjoy a lunchtime talk by area speakers covering different topics of our community heritage.

The program is held in the Fort Concho Commissary Building, located at Burgess Street near Henry O. Flipper Street.

Speakers Series

Sep 12 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Enjoy a lunchtime talk by area speakers covering different topics of our community heritage.

The program is held in the Fort Concho Commissary Building, located at Burgess Street near Henry O. Flipper Street.