Overnight Trek = Ambitious

Coal mining and steel production have shaped the history of southern Colorado. On this trek, you’ll visit three major historic towns and learn the sweeping history of this area. With expert guides along the way, you’ll explore the archaeological and historic research of El Pueblo and Fort Garland and their important roles in Colorado’s history. You’ll also visit the ruins of mining camps like the infamous site of the 1914 Ludlow Massacre. In Trinidad, we’ll visit History Colorado’s Trinidad History Museum complex and go on a guided tour of stately homes as we learn about this important stop along the Santa Fe Trail. Join us as we explore how commerce helped create new towns and sparked historic clashes.

Includes two nights’ lodging, bus transportation, museum admissions, guide services and five meals, including a Welcome Dinner.

Itinerary:

Thursday, September 3
Depart History Colorado Center, Denver
El Pueblo History Museum, Pueblo
Pueblo exploration & bus tour
Welcome Dinner & overnight, Pueblo
D

Friday, September 4
Depart for Fort Garland
Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center
Group lunch at museum
Trinidad History Museum & walking tour
Group dinner & overnight, Trinidad
B, L, D

Saturday, September 5
Starkville & Cokedale exploration
Ludlow Memorial
Lunch in Trinidad
Disembark at History Colorado Center
B

B = Breakfast included
L = Lunch included
D = Dinner included