If history of the western cavalry, Buffalo Soldiers or Kit Carson interests you, then I would recommend a visit to Fort Garland. The restored fort has a number of buildings surrounding a rectangular parade ground. These include the commandant's quarters, the officers' quarters, the infantry barracks, the mess hall and other buildings that have exhibits of the Buffalo Soldiers and Colorado's involvement in the Civil war. Christopher "Kit" Carson, the famous frontier scout, was in charge from 1866-1867. Information on the Carson family is on exhibit in the commandant's quarters.
There is also a museum store with lots of western themed postcards and a research library.
Fort Garland is located on Route 160 in southwest Colorado.
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