Hwy 17-118
Fort Davis, TX 79734
PO Box 1456
Fort Davis, TX 79734
phone:
915-426-3224 x27fax:
915-426-3122web:
www.nps.gov
Adults $3, under 17 free; over 62 free with Golden Age Passport
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Jerry Yarbrough
phone: 915-426-3224 x21
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Jeff Rust
phone: 915-426-3224 x33
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Bruce McCraney
phone: 915-426-3224 x32
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John Heiner
phone: 915-426-3224 x23
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Mary L. Williams
phone: 915-426-3224 x25
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Donna Smith
phone: 915-426-3224 x24
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Elaine Harmon; Susan E. McComb
phone: 915-426-3224 x27
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Established in 1961, there are currently five fully furnished and restored historic buildings representing a Lieutenants' Quarters, Commanding Officers Quarters, Barracks, Kitchen, and Commissary.
All structures are original dating from 1854-1891. There is a permanent mujseum as well as "outdoor museum" of the buildings in their historic setting, a beautiful box canyon of the Davis Mountains.
The nex building planned for restoration is the Post Hospital.
Established in 1961 as a unit of the National Park Service it has the title of National Historic Site andis a registered National Landmark.
In the 1950's the Fort Davis Historical Society created a museum and post trader building. It led the way for preserving the fort and was instrumental in the nomination.
late 19th century military & civilian artifacts including weapons, photographs, & regimental records; manuscripts; restored commanding officer's quarters; lieutenant's quarters; enlisted men's barracks; servant's quarters with kitchen, commissary. While it is predominately a military collection, there is social history, clothing, and a large range of Victoriana in the five furnished buildings.
American frontier military history; frontier Indian wars; "Buffalo Soldier" regiments
12 minute slide show; 18 minute recording of a Dress Retreat Parade; Bugle Calls; self guiding tours of restored & refurnished buildings and grounds. Special events; summer with costumed interpreters. The park offeres " Mystery of the Talking Walls" activity for children; scavenger hunts for school groups; traveling trunks; off-site programs upon request aas well as summer series at the Davis Mountains state park.
Fort Davis Handbook: The Men of Troop H. 10th Cavalry; An Amry Wife's Cookbook with Household Hints & Home Remedies
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