Fort Laramie National Historic Site

The black powder demonstrations remain one of the most popular interpretive programs offered at the 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. This “grand old post” witnessed the entire sweeping saga of America’s western expansion and Indian resistance to encroachment on their territories.
Map showing location of park.
Ruins of the 1873 Post Hospital at dawn.
Photo by Chase Swift Photography/Chase Swift
View of the parade ground from the porch of "Old Bedlam".
Photo by NPS Photo
Living history interpreter portraying the Post Trader.
Photo by Chase Swift Photography/Chase Swift
Living history interpreter explaining the life of a trapper/trader to young visitors
Photo by NPS Photo
Aerial view of Fort Laramie NHS from the South
Photo by John Gilpin
Two tipis across the Laramie River from the fort in fall
Photo by Mike Evans/NPS Photo
Ash and cottonwood trees show their fall colors next to an open grass field.
Photo by NPS Photo
Ruins of a concrete structure with snow on top.
Photo by NPS Photo
A deer looking up in morning fog near the shelter belt at the old Holtclaw Tract homestead.
Photo by NPS Photo
A group of mounted individuals ride hors near a concrete historic structure.
Photo by NPS Photo
Native American people riding horses - some in traditional regalia - in front the Cavalry Barracks.
Photo by NPS Photo
Rangers in living history clothing fire a salute with Springfield rifles for Independence Day.
Photo by NPS Photo