Fort Davis National Historic Site - Activities

 Self-guided tours of furnished buildings and ruins; hiking on designated nature trails (connecting with trails of adjacent Davis Mountains State Park); and picnicking.

Bugle calls and a sound representation of an 1875 dress retreat parade can be heard over the parade ground at scheduled times. Five restored and refurnished (1880s) structures are open on a self-guided basis. Interpreters dressed in period clothing are stationed at some of these structures during the summer months.

Curriculum-based education programs are available for school groups, grades K-12. Call the park for details (432) 426-3224 x24.

Plan to stay at least two to three hours.