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"A Very Military Christmas" Tour

Sat, Dec 17

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Fort McKavett State Historic Site

See Christmas with the Frontier Army brought to life at Fort McKavett in the Year 1876!

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"A Very Military Christmas" Tour
"A Very Military Christmas" Tour

Time & Location

Dec 17, 2022, 10:00 AM – Dec 18, 2022, 1:30 PM

Fort McKavett State Historic Site, 7066 FM 864, Fort McKavett, TX 76841, USA

About the event

This special tour of Fort McKavett showcases the life of the Soldiers, Officers, and Ladies of Fort McKavett as they prepare to celebrate Christmas on the American Frontier!

The year is 1876, the Yuletide approaches for the Garrison of Fort McKavett. What does the holiday season hold in store for them?

Will the Hospital Department supply holiday cheer?

Will Mrs. Drum be prepared to welcome her husband's Commander into their Quarters?

Why does the fort's Commanding Officer want to cancel Christmas?

How do Soldiers ring in the holidays in the Barracks?

Join us on this special tour experience and find out what Christmas, 1876 was all about on the Army Frontier!

In addition to this special tour, we invite you to join us for our Victorian Christmas Fair! Activities include historic craft making, cookie decorating, Christmas Tea, Caroling, and even a picture with jolly ol' St. Nick!

Tours start every half-hour on the half-hour from 10:00 am - 1:30 pm. The tour runs roughly 45 minutes and covers about 0.5 miles across rocky but generally even terrain, including the Fort's walking trails and gravel service roads.

Tickets are $8 per adult, $4 per child, and $20 for a Family (2 Adults, 2 Children). Processing fees included. Tours are limited to 10 participants. Tickets can be purchased here or in-person at the event where tour slots are available.

Tickets

  • 10:00 am Tour

    Ticket for the 10:00 am tour slot for "A Very Military Christmas" at Fort McKavett SHS.

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    • 10:30 am Tour

      Ticket for the 10:30 am tour slot for "A Very Military Christmas" at Fort McKavett SHS.

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      • 11:00 am Tour

        Ticket for the 11:00 am tour slot for "A Very Military Christmas" at Fort McKavett SHS.

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        • 11:30 am Tour

          Ticket for the 11:30 am tour slot for "A Very Military Christmas" at Fort McKavett SHS.

          From $4.00 to $20.00
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          • $8.00
            +$0.20 service fee
          • $4.00
            +$0.10 service fee
          • $20.00
            +$0.50 service fee
          • 12:00 pm Tour

            Ticket for the 12:00 pm tour slot for "A Very Military Christmas" at Fort McKavett SHS.

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            • 12:30 pm Tour

              Ticket for the 12:30 pm tour slot for "A Very Military Christmas" at Fort McKavett SHS.

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              • 1:00 pm Tour

                Ticket for the 1:00 pm tour slot for "A Very Military Christmas" at Fort McKavett SHS.

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                • $8.00
                  +$0.20 service fee
                • $4.00
                  +$0.10 service fee
                • $20.00
                  +$0.50 service fee
                • 1:30 pm Tour

                  Ticket for the 1:30 pm tour slot for "A Very Military Christmas" at Fort McKavett SHS.

                  From $4.00 to $20.00
                  Sale ended
                  • $8.00
                    +$0.20 service fee
                  • $4.00
                    +$0.10 service fee
                  • $20.00
                    +$0.50 service fee

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