Album: Fort Garland Living History and Culture

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

Fort Garland was far more than a military installation – it was the commercial, social, and political hub of activity of its time for the San Luis Valley. Soldiers, women, children, settlers, and tribes all interacted here during its historical era. Today, reenactors, dancers, and cultural presenters bring the stories of the past and present to life at Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center.