Free programs at Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort in April 2012

Posted by on Mar 29, 2012 in News, Old Mormon Fort | Comments Off LAS VEGAS – Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park is holding numerous free events in April. For further information contact the park directly at 702-486-3511 or OldFort@parks.nv.gov.   APRIL 7: Old Spanish Trail History Meet and listen to Old Spanish Trail Expert Ashley Hall as he tells stories and offers facts about life along this very historic trail.               ...
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Western Day at Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort March 31, 2012

Posted by on Mar 19, 2012 in News, Old Mormon Fort | Comments Off FRIENDS OF THE FORT NEWS RELEASE LAS VEGAS — Friends of the Fort will be hosting a family event called “Western Day” at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park on Saturday, March 31, 2012. The event will be held from 10:00am-5:00pm. The Fort is located at 500 East Washington Avenue (Washington Avenue & Las Vegas Blvd) in Las Vegas, NV, 89101. Tickets will be $7 per person,...
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State Parks celebrates the new year with free guided hikes January 1, 2012

Posted by on Dec 22, 2011 in Cathedral Gorge, Kershaw-Ryan, Lake Tahoe Backcountry, News, Old Mormon Fort, Spring Valley, Valley of Fire | Comments Off CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Division of State Parks is sponsoring free, guided hikes in seven state parks on New Year’s Day as part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes initiative. First Day Hikes offer individuals and families an opportunity to begin the New Year rejuvenating and connecting with the outdoors by taking a healthy hike on January 1, 2012 at a state park close to...
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Nevadaween at Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort Saturday, October 29, 2011

Posted by on Oct 20, 2011 in Old Mormon Fort | Comments Off LAS VEGAS – Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park’s annual Nevadaween event, a celebration of Halloween and Nevada Day, will include games, raffles, a pumpkin decorating contest and two guest speakers — Mark Twain and Cap’N Dave the dinosaur expert. Mark Twain will talk about his time in Nevada’s history, while Cap’N Dave will talk about the many species of dinosaurs that...
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March events at Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort

Posted by on Mar 3, 2011 in News, Old Mormon Fort | Comments Off LAS VEGAS — Nevada State Parks announced today its March events at Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort. These events are included in the price of park admission. The admission fee is $1.00 per person 13 years and older. Children 12 years and younger are free. Only cash or personal checks are accepted. For more information about Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park and its events, call...
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Helen Stewart statue to become a reality at Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park

Posted by on Sep 9, 2010 in News, Old Mormon Fort | Comments Off LAS VEGAS — Friends of Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort were recently awarded $99,000 by the Las Vegas Centennial Commission to have a statue of Helen Stewart erected at Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, near where Stewart’s home once stood. Stewart was known as “the First Lady of Las Vegas.” She owned more than 1,800 acres that ultimately became Las Vegas. Stewart was also the...
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