Fort Laramie National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)
WEBSep 24, 2022 · Experience exhibits and virtual tour of Fort Laramie National Historic Site through panoramic images, maps and narration. Detailed History of Fort Laramie The history of Fort Laramie storied past from its beginnings as a fur trading post in 1834 to its closing in 1890.
Fort Laramie National Historic Site - Wikipedia
WEBOctober 15, 1966. Fort Laramie (founded as Fort William and known for a while as Fort John) was a significant 19th-century trading post, diplomatic site, and military installation located at the confluence of the Laramie and the North Platte Rivers.
Plan Your Visit - Fort Laramie National Historic Site (U.S. National …
WEBMay 3, 2023 · Give yourself a minimum of two hours to explore the site and the history of Fort Laramie. Start your tour at the visitor center located in the restored 1884 Commissary Storehouse where you can view an 18-minute orientation film, tour our museum and browse in our award winning bookstore.
History & Culture - Fort Laramie National Historic Site (U.S. National …
WEBMar 28, 2023 · Fort Laramie: Crossroads of a Nation Moving West. Located at confluence of the Laramie and North Platte Rivers in southeast Wyoming, this famed outpost - first as a fur trade post and then as a military garrison played …
Fort Laramie | WyoHistory.org
WEBNov 8, 2014 · By Presidential Proclamation of July 16, 1938, the fort became Fort Laramie National Historic Monument. It was redesignated a National Historic Site in 1960 when the monument was enlarged by Congress. Fort Laramie’s visitors often ask, “Where is the original fur trader post [Fort William] located?”
Fort Laramie National Historic Site - Tripadvisor
WEBJun 2019. It seemed incredible to visit this historic fort. It was great to walk around somewhere which is a major part of American history and is over 180 years old. There is a lot to explore and take in and the guides are very guide at …
Fort Laramie National Historic Site
WEBNov 13, 2023 · nps.gov/fola. Established as a fur trading fort in 1834, Fort Laramie evolved into the largest and best known military post on the Northern Plains before its abandonment. This unique historic place preserves and interprets one of America's most important locations in the history of westward expansion and Indian resistance.
Fort Laramie National Historic Site | National Parks Traveler
WEBFort Laramie National Historic Site in eastern Wyoming is a rare, overlooked outpost in the National Park System. It's not the only 19th century fort in the system, but it is richly steeped in Western history, from the fur trappers and …
Things to See in Wyoming: Fort Laramie National Historic Site
WEBFort Laramie National Historic Site preserves and interprets one of America’s most important locations in the history of westward expansion — hosting emigrants from the Oregon, Mormon and California trails — and Native American resistance.
Fort Laramie National Historic Site Field Trip | WyoHistory.org
WEBThe Fort Laramie National Historic Site is located near the town of Fort Laramie, Wyo. From Interstate 25, take Exit 92 to U.S. Highway 26 and head east 28 miles. Turn right on state Highway 160 and travel three miles. The grounds are open year-round as …
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