Come listen to tales and legends of the Southwest Indians. Visit a teepee, sample Indian foods and create your own crafts to take home.
This session is designed for children ages 6-12. Space is limited, so registration is required. $15- general public, $12- Fort Concho Members. Snacks will be provided.
Join us Thursday, June 27 for the opening of the American Plains Artist Special Show. Four artist of the American Plains Artist Association have been selected to showcase their art work at Fort Concho June 28 through August 4.
Art Show will be open 10-4 Tuesday- Saturday; 1:30-4:30 Sunday; Closed Monday.
For more information on the show, or for biographies on the artist, please call us 325-481-2646.
Four artist of the American Plains Artist Association have been selected to showcase their art work at Fort Concho for the American Plains Artist Special Show.
Art Show will be open 10-4 Tuesday- Saturday; 1:30-4:30 Sunday; Closed Monday.
For more information on the show, or for biographies on the artist, please call us 325-481-2646.
Enlist and be a soldier for a day! Learn to march and drill, learn about a soldier’s life in the 1800s and take home a forge cap as a souvenir of your trip to the past.
This session is designed for children ages 6-12. Space is limited, so registration is required. $15- general public, $12- Fort Concho Members. Snacks will be provided.
Join the Curator of History, Cory Robinson for an evening talk on the newly acquired Douglas McChristian Collection. The talk will be held in the exhibit space in the Visitor Canter at Barracks 1 and will cover summer objects and artifacts.
Reservations are required due to the limited space available in the exhibit room. To reserve a seat for this program call 325-657-4444 or email sutler@fortconcho.com
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! Taught by Fort Concho staff and volunteers.
This session is designed for children ages 6-12. Space is limited, so registration is required. $15- general public, $12- Fort Concho Members. Snacks will be provided.
Drawing with Light: Early Photography/Science of Light in mid-19th century
Come learn about the reflection and refractions of light, how the early photographic processes worked, and the chemistry behind the process. You will handle early photographs (daguerreotypes and ambrotypes), learn the science of bending light in the lenses and focusing the light with period cameras, and see how it all comes together for a photograph.
This session is designed for children ages 6-12. Space is limited, so registration is required. $15- general public, $12- Fort Concho Members. Snacks will be provided.
Enjoy a lunchtime talk by area speakers covering different topics of our community heritage. Each day’s session begins shortly after noon. Bring your lunch or call us to order a brown bag lunch from Mr. T’s ($8.75). Deadline for orders in 5 p.m. the preceding Monday.
Enjoy a lunchtime talk by area speakers covering different topics of our community heritage. Each day’s session begins shortly after noon. Bring your lunch or call us to order a brown bag lunch from Mr. T’s ($8.75). Deadline for orders in 5 p.m. the preceding Monday.
Enjoy a lunchtime talk by area speakers covering different topics of our community heritage. Each day’s session begins shortly after noon. Bring your lunch or call us to order a brown bag lunch from Mr. T’s ($8.75). Deadline for orders in 5 p.m. the preceding Monday.