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drawing of Fort Garland 1868

Core Exhibition

Saving the Fort

Saving the Fort celebrates the history and preservation of this important site and displays the work of the Fort Garland Historical Fair Association.

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Fort Garland

Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center 

29477 Highway 159, Fort Garland, CO, 81133

719-379-3512

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37.4239578, -105.4322263

Tickets Free with museum admission

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