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.
Photo by Chase Swift Photography/Chase Swift
Photo by Chase Swift Photography/Chase Swift
Photo by Mike Evans/NPS Photo