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Fort Laramie National Historic Site

Originally established as a private fur trading fort in 1834, Fort Laramie evolved into the largest and best-known military post on the Northern Plains before its abandonment in 1890. Nicknamed the “Grand Old Post,” Fort Laramie witnessed the entire sweeping saga of America’s western expansion and Indian resistance to encroachment on their territories.

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Photos

A large two story white building with pillars. Several windows with green shutters
Oldest Building in the State of Wyoming.
View of the parade ground from the porch of "Old Bedlam".
A fall view of the parade ground from "Old Bedlam" the oldest surviving structure at Fort Laramie and in the state of Wyoming, constructed in 1849.
Living history interpreter portraying the Post Trader.
In the summer living history interpreters bring the post to life, including the Post Trader in the refurnished 1849 store.
Living history interpreter explaining the life of a trapper/trader to young visitors
Special attention is given to helping our young visitors understand the past at Fort Laramie National Historic Site.
Aerial view of Fort Laramie NHS from the South
Overview of Fort Laramie as it exists today with many of the historic buildings fully restored and refurnished and numerous other ruins and foundations.
Two tipis across the Laramie River from the fort in fall
Tipis were a common scene at Fort Laramie from 1834-1872. At times, during treaty negotiations dozens of tipis could be found here.
Ash and cottonwood trees show their fall colors next to an open grass field.
Fall colors paint the parade grounds near Old Bedlam.
Ruins of a concrete structure with snow on top.
Ruins of the powder magazine within the winter snows.
A deer looking up in morning fog near the shelter belt at the old Holtclaw Tract homestead.
Morning fog north of Fort Laramie
A group of mounted individuals ride hors near a concrete historic structure.
Riding past the Cavalry Barracks
Native American people riding horses - some in traditional regalia - in front the Cavalry Barracks.
Riding toward the parade ground
Rangers in living history clothing fire a salute with Springfield rifles for Independence Day.
A salute to each state of the union in 1876.

Activities

  • Astronomy
  • Stargazing
  • Fishing
  • Freshwater Fishing
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Self-Guided Tours - Auto
  • Living History
  • Historic Weapons Demonstration
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store
  • Gift Shop and Souvenirs