History of Lincoln comes alive Aug. 7-9
Billy the Kid, Garrett in Lincoln again...
Apache dances, military drills, music at Fort Stanton
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Lincoln County – There’s a lot of history in these hills. And the weekend of Aug. 7-9 is a great time to experience that history. Two celebrations – one in the town of Lincoln and the second at Fort Stanton – will offer visitors a chance to learn, live and enjoy the uniquely New Mexican heritage that this county offers.
In the town of Lincoln is a living community and a National Historic Landmark. Lincoln State Monument is unique in that it manages most of the historical buildings in the community of Lincoln. This most widely visited state monument in New Mexico is part of a community frozen in time—the 1870's and 1880's. Through a gift from the Hubbard Family Trust, the monument now includes 17 structures and outbuildings, 4 of which are open year round and 2 more seasonally as museums.
Its most famous inhabitant was Billy the Kid, of course, and during Old Lincoln Days, the towns folk present a play “The Last Escape of Billy the Kid.” The original script is purported to have been written by nearby Hondo resident Peter Hurd, the internationally famous artist.
In true New Mexican style, Old Lincoln Days offers a parade, plenty of arts and crafts booths, and of course lots of historical buildings to view.
Special events this year include a presentation by resident historian Drew Gomber, along with C.R Cauldwell and Charges Usmar, called “Aspects of the Lincoln County War.”
Ralph Estes will present “Me and Billy” and Ron Grimes will portray “Pat Garrett: Buffalo Hunter to Manhunter,” in a Chautauqua made possible by the NM Humnities Council.
Call 575.653.4372 for more information.
Just down the road, Fort Stanton Live is celebration of the Fort and its colorful history. There will be a Candle Light Tour of the Fort, Friday evening, August 7 at 8:30. Among the many activities on Saturday, August 8, are; Living History Camps, Military Drills, music by the Flying J. Wranglers and the Territorial Brass Band, presentations by the Mescalero Apache Dancers, a children’s area and a presentation on the newly discovered Snowy River Cave. Enjoy the history, shop with the many vendors and have a great day at Fort Stanton, then that evening take part in the Military Ball which will begin at 7 pm. On Sunday morning, August 9, the Living History Camps will be open, a period church service in the Historic Fort Stanton Chapel is planned for 9am. The Troops will then travel to Lincoln for the Old Lincoln Days Parade at 11.
For more information, call 575-378-4142 or visit www.fortstanton.com (http://www.fortstanton.com)
Billy the Kid, Garrett in Lincoln again...
Apache dances, military drills, music at Fort Stanton
<center><table border=0 align=center><tr><td><caption><font size=-1 face="Arial Narrow" color=#000000>Historic photo of Billy the Kid</font></caption><img src=http://steppinoutnewmexico.com/images/Billyphoto.jpg border=1 align=center vspace=5 hspace=5 alt=""></td></tr></table></center>
Lincoln County – There’s a lot of history in these hills. And the weekend of Aug. 7-9 is a great time to experience that history. Two celebrations – one in the town of Lincoln and the second at Fort Stanton – will offer visitors a chance to learn, live and enjoy the uniquely New Mexican heritage that this county offers.
In the town of Lincoln is a living community and a National Historic Landmark. Lincoln State Monument is unique in that it manages most of the historical buildings in the community of Lincoln. This most widely visited state monument in New Mexico is part of a community frozen in time—the 1870's and 1880's. Through a gift from the Hubbard Family Trust, the monument now includes 17 structures and outbuildings, 4 of which are open year round and 2 more seasonally as museums.
Its most famous inhabitant was Billy the Kid, of course, and during Old Lincoln Days, the towns folk present a play “The Last Escape of Billy the Kid.” The original script is purported to have been written by nearby Hondo resident Peter Hurd, the internationally famous artist.
In true New Mexican style, Old Lincoln Days offers a parade, plenty of arts and crafts booths, and of course lots of historical buildings to view.
Special events this year include a presentation by resident historian Drew Gomber, along with C.R Cauldwell and Charges Usmar, called “Aspects of the Lincoln County War.”
Ralph Estes will present “Me and Billy” and Ron Grimes will portray “Pat Garrett: Buffalo Hunter to Manhunter,” in a Chautauqua made possible by the NM Humnities Council.
Call 575.653.4372 for more information.
Just down the road, Fort Stanton Live is celebration of the Fort and its colorful history. There will be a Candle Light Tour of the Fort, Friday evening, August 7 at 8:30. Among the many activities on Saturday, August 8, are; Living History Camps, Military Drills, music by the Flying J. Wranglers and the Territorial Brass Band, presentations by the Mescalero Apache Dancers, a children’s area and a presentation on the newly discovered Snowy River Cave. Enjoy the history, shop with the many vendors and have a great day at Fort Stanton, then that evening take part in the Military Ball which will begin at 7 pm. On Sunday morning, August 9, the Living History Camps will be open, a period church service in the Historic Fort Stanton Chapel is planned for 9am. The Troops will then travel to Lincoln for the Old Lincoln Days Parade at 11.
For more information, call 575-378-4142 or visit www.fortstanton.com (http://www.fortstanton.com)