img 6383Rita Larson and Kathryn McCarroll volunteer at the Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society Museum in the Santa Clara Armory

The Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society Museum and Visitor Center in the Santa Clara Armory is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday. It features items like this saddle and cannon from the days when such items had uses at Fort Bayard. Visitors can also purchase books with information on the history of the fort and learn more about the fort from the volunteers.

At the Fort Bayard National Landmark, tours take place Saturdays, with exceptions, so it is best to call one of these phone numbers, 575-388-4477, 575-574-2573, 575-956-3204 or 575-388-4862 or check at https://www.historicfortbayard.org/ to set up an appointment for a tour or to see the schedule of events for 2023, including the film series.

If you wish to donate or to become a member, you can do so at the above link.