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While visitors can come to the Fort Phil Kearny year around from sunrise to sunset, see the interpretive signage and walk around the grounds, this winter more will be available for at the fort for visitors.
Site Superintendent Shari Shada
The interpretive center offers a bookstore filled with historic books on the fort, the Indian Wars and the Wyoming frontier, as well as gift items.
There are several displays and exhibits about the history of the fort and the early days of Wyoming. Every visitor receives personal attention from knowledgeable staff. Visitors may choose to explore at their own pace, view the 12-minute video, or receive a short narration about the fort diorama, or the Fetterman map from a staff person.
Upcoming fall and winter events at the fort will include a talk on October 17 at 10 a.m., Interactive Plains Indians Sign Language, presented by Ron Garritson.
There will be two Veterans Day programs at Kearny Hall on Nov. 8 at 1 p.m., “The Splendid Little War” The Spanish – American War including Wyoming contributions by HB Puckett and “Antarctica: US Navy & Wyoming Ties” by Susan Wells.
On December 21, will be commemoration of the Fetterman Fight, or the Battle of the Hundred in the Hands which is held each year at the Fort and the Fetterman Monument.
The state also manages the Fetterman and Wagon Box battle sites, which are both free areas, open seasonally from sunrise to sunset.
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Last modified: October 13, 2026