I learned more about Kit Carson, the Buffalo Soldiers, and more, by visiting this self-guided tour than I ever did in school (or otherwise). The fort has been restored and preserved with care. Photos, artifacts and models tell the story of those who lived and...More

Our family of seven loves living history and we enjoyed going inside several of the buildings, some original and some new. Several buildings were closed which was disappointing. You can see everything in an hour, so the price of admission seems steep to me. Adults...More

I used to come here when i was a kid. a lot to learn and very interesting. A lot of learning and kids enjoyed it you can eat lunch on the grass

This site is full of historical facts. The Fort was built to protect settlers moving west. Kit Carson was a Commander there. The fort was not stockaded but open on all 4 corners. The history of the area is well told, All 4 of us...More

A very well maintained historic site with multiple buildings and exhibits. Fort Garland was active from the late 1850's into the 1880's and the museum displays cavalry, infantry and officer quarters in addition to great exhibits on Colorado's role in the civil war, buffalo soldiers...More

If you want to learn how the area was developed from the beginning, this place tells the story. It starts with Indians and ends with the end of soldiers at the Fort. Take the time. The price is worth it.

If you are interested in the old west and how people and our military survived the harshest of conditions, this is a must see. Take your time and read all the little post or the guided tour and you Will go away with a wealth...More