Fort Churchill Visitor Center Reopens After Renovations

Fort Churchill State Historic Park will celebrate the grand reopening of its visitor center on Saturday, Oct. 4, with a ribbon cutting, cannon salute, and a full afternoon of family-friendly activities.

The visitor center closed in 2023 for renovations, which included a complete redesign and modernization of its exhibits. The updated displays highlight the fort’s history as a U.S. Army outpost in the 1860s and its ongoing role as a cultural landmark in Nevada.

“This project has been a long time in the making, and we’re excited to welcome visitors back into the heart of Fort Churchill,” Park Supervisor Scott Egy said. “The updated exhibits bring the story of the fort to life and connect visitors of all ages to Nevada’s history.”

The ribbon-cutting ceremony begins at 1 p.m. and will feature a cannon salute. Admission is free, and vehicle entry fees will be waived from 1-4 p.m.

Events and demonstrations scheduled for the day include:

• Encampment by the Nevada Civil War Volunteers
• Displays from the National Pony Express Association, Nevada Division
• Participation by the Fort Churchill Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution
• Wagon rides
• Root beer floats (while supplies last)
• Adobe brick making and gold panning
• A self-guided scavenger hunt around the ruins

The public is invited to attend and take part in the celebration. More information is available at parks.nv.gov/events.