History of the American Soldier
Fort Verde State Historic Park
April 11-12, 2026 Saturday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. | Sunday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Attention History Buffs! Come experience history, from the Revolutionary War to present day with living historians walking you through the military timeline. See historical military vehicles, military drills, dutch oven cooking, flag ceremonies, and more!
No additional fee for the event, park admission is required.
Saturday from 10am - 4pm, Sunday from 9am - 2pm
MORE EVENTS
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Saturday, February 21, 2025
Buffalo Soldiers Day at Fort Verde
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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Sat-Sun, March 21-22, 2026
Mountain Man Days at Fort Verde
Join the Powderhorn Clan and Fort Verde Interpretive Association and find out what it was like to be a mountain man during the 1800's.
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Saturday, May 16, 2026
Living History Day 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.
