Two people dressed in 1800s style clothing in a covered wagon. Photo credit/NPS

NPS News:

WATROUS — Dressed in historic costumes, staff will guide visitors on a lantern-lit tour to “meet” some of the personalities who helped weave the fabric of Fort Union. 

Each program lasts about 45 minutes and is limited to 22 reservation-holders. Park gates open for this event at 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6, with tours at 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 p.m.

Reservations required by calling the visitor center beginning Aug. 8. Please call 505.425.8025 (ext.1), then select the Front Desk for reservations.

Fort Union National Monument is west of Watrous, NM. Take exit 366 off I-25 and follow NM 161 eight miles west to the Monument. For more information visit us on online at www.nps.gov/foun