History of the American Soldier
Fort Verde State Historic Park
April 12-13, 2025 Saturday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. | Sunday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Experience a military history timeline for our country, from the Revolutionary War to our present day soldier!
Encampments, presentations, artillery and military drills, a historical fashion show, period church service Sunday morning, flag ceremonies and Dutch Oven Cooking demos, are just some of the events that you can bring the family to educate and participate in.
MORE EVENTS
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February 15, 2025
The Buffalo Soldiers
Honor Black History Month with the annual commemoration of the Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Verde State Historic Park. Learn how the soldiers earned their name and helped settle the American West.
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March 15, 2025
The Army Field Kitchen - Living History Event at Fort Verde
Ever wonder what army soldiers ate and how there rations were cooked. Join us for a late 1800's cooking demonstration to find out!
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March 22, 2025
Mountain Man Day - Living History Event at Fort Verde
Did you know that many famous mountain men were Army Scouts? Learn about the knowledge that made these men excellent Scouts for the military and what it took to survive out here as a mountain man.
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May 17, 2025
A Soldier's Camp - Living History Event at Fort Verde
This look back in time demonstrates how a soldier in the late 1800’s would manage his camp and what he would need out on the frontier to be successful.
