Old Fort Bliss Replica

12/12/2014

12/10/2014

Have you always wanted to learn how to make wreaths and other arts and crafts? Well, look no further, our very own Old Fort Bliss Replica is now hosting Craft Workshops.

The workshops are every Wednesday from 2-4 PM, beginning December 3rd.

Workshops will feature discussions, displays and demonstrations. This event is free and is open to those ages 12 and above.

For more information call, 588-8482.

11/09/2014

11/08/2014

Don't forget tomorrow is the big day! Come celebrate the 66th anniversary of the Old Fort Bliss Replica during Old Fort Bliss Days Saturday November 8th from 9am - 4pm.

10/23/2014

Celebrate the 66th anniversary of the Old Fort Bliss Replica during Old Fort Bliss Days Friday, November 7 through Saturday, November 8.

Events kick off with a flag retirement ceremony at 5pm on November 7. Learn about proper flag etiquette, and bring flags that need to be disposed of in the proper manner.

Saturday activities will run from 9am - 4pm and are dependent upon volunteer participation. Volunteers are needed to help make the event a success – if you’re interested in being a part of living history, visit facebook.com/oldfortbliss or call (915) 588-8482 to learn more about assisting.

Old Fort Bliss is located at 5054, at the corner of Pershing and Pleasonton roads on West Fort Bliss. For more information, visit blissmwr.com/oldfortbliss or call (915) 568-4518 or (915) 588-8482.

10/16/2014

Enjoy a spooky good time at the Haunted Pumpkin Patch! From 5-9 p.m. Friday, October 24, head to Old Fort Bliss for Halloween fun. The pumpkin patch opens at 5 p.m. and the ghost stories begin at 6:30 p.m.

Pumpkins are available on a first-come, first-served basis in exchange for donations to the museum. One pumpkin per child ages 3 and up. Children must be present to get a pumpkin.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and cozy up by the fire pit, where there will be ghost stories for the kids. There will be face painting, food and beverages available for purchase and more.

Old Fort Bliss is located at 5054 at the corner of Pershing and Pleasonton roads. For more information, call (915) 568-4518 or (915) 588-8482.

09/26/2014

Stop by today for the last market of the season and discover more about the local wine industry! :) 4-6pm

08/23/2014

Stop by today and see a glimpse the frontier! :)

See what life was like for Soldiers at Fort Bliss in the 1800’s during Frontier Day at the Old Fort Bliss Replica Museum.
On August 23 from 11am-3pm, watch historians reenact what life was like at Fort Bliss from 1853-1868. Participants can also visit Old Fort Bliss Replica’s 1850’s era shops and explore cooking, sewing, pottery, saddle making and blacksmithing as it was when El Paso was still on the nation’s frontier.
The Old Fort Bliss Replica Museum is located on the corner of Pershing and Pleasonton. For more information, call 588-8482.

08/22/2014

Do you like to buy local? Join us this TODAY from 4-6 at the Wagon Trails Market over at the Old Fort Bliss Replica! We'll be roasting and selling Hatch chiles at the market! Come and get'em!

08/15/2014

See what life was like for Soldiers at Fort Bliss in the 1800’s during Frontier Day at the Old Fort Bliss Replica Museum.
On August 23 from 11am-3pm, watch historians reenact what life was like at Fort Bliss from 1853-1868. Participants can also visit Old Fort Bliss Replica’s 1850’s era shops and explore cooking, sewing, pottery, saddle making and blacksmithing as it was when El Paso was still on the nation’s frontier.
The Old Fort Bliss Replica Museum is located on the corner of Pershing and Pleasonton. For more information, call 588-8482.

07/10/2014

Do you have plans for this coming weekend? Stop by the Old Fort Bliss Replica Market on Friday Afternoons from 4-6pm! Or if you are feeling adventurous, take a long day trip up to Fort Stanton (near Ruidoso, NM only 2 hours away!) to see one of the largest Civil War / 19th century living history event in the region!

� If you are looking for action, look no further than Fort Stanton where the annual� Fort Stanton Live! �event brings costumed reeanactors from the Civil War and Indian Wars era to the Fort for demonstrations, presentations, concert and a military ball which will have visitors dancing into the night…

06/20/2014

Are you looking for something fun to do? Stop by the Old Fort Bliss Replica this afternoon and enjoy our weekly Wagon Trails Market! We will also be honoring our outgoing Garrison Commander Colonel Brant Dayley with Boy Scout Troop 248 and the YISD JROTC Cadets, with a formal Flag Retreat and an official Flag Retirement Ceremony. Stop by to shop local venders and see history in action! Hope to see you there!