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NPS News:

WATROUS — Fort Union National Monument announces its annual Fort Union Days Event to be held on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday June 14, 2026. The event days are FREE to the public and run from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. The event will feature an 1800s military encampment, living historians portraying soldier and civilian life, and historic weapon and uniform presentations highlighting the period of the 1850s to 1890s.

The two formal presentations are about 90-minutes long with seating available.

• 10 a.m. — Evolution of Frontier Army Weapons and Uniforms presentation
• 1 p.m. — Evolution of Frontier Army Weapons and Uniforms presentation

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 or contact the park at 505.425.8025, ext. 0. The site, programs and events are free.