Barracks 6 “Sutlers’ Christmas” Merchants

Commissary “Frontier House” Merchants

Chapel

Gingerbread House & Cookie Display TB

Hut Ruffini House

Headquarters

Photographs with Santa

Merchants

Merchants

OQ 7

OQ 6

OQ 5 (Ruins)

OQ 4

Living Nativity

”German House” Merchants

”Czech House”

OQ 9 ”Mexican House”

Handicapped Parking

Barracks 5 Exhibits

Mess Hall 5

Mess Hall 6

Stables

Lions Pancakes with Santa (Sat) A Musical Night in Another Century (Sat) Cowboy Chuckwagon Breakfast (Sun) Cowboy Church Service (Sun)

Parade Ground

“Winter Rendezvous”

Volunteer Parking

Quartermaster

Food Court

Barracks 1 Arc Light Entertainment Area

Visitor Center, Gift Shop & Information

Staff Offices

Hospital

Verizon/GTE Danner Museum

Exhibits

Merchants

”Officers’ Christmas”

Exhibits

OQ 3

OQ 2

OQ 1

Barracks 2 “Buffalo Soldiers’ Christmas”

Merchants

Volunteer Check in

Boot Camp

Entertainment

”Victorian House”

Horse Rides Petting Zoo

Indian Village

Kettle Corn + Old Fashioned Soda

Chuck Wagon Camp

ATM

Base Ball

Train Stop

Be Sure to See the Historical Exhibits in Officers’ Quarters 3 Officers’ Quarters 4

Hospital Barracks 1 Barracks 5

Bandstand

Tickets Restrooms Handicapped Restrooms Food Vendors Beverages

Student Art Show

The Science of Christmas Miss Birdie’s Tea Party Santa's Workshop

Santa’s House

Historical Walking Tours Curated Conversations

Old St. Angela

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The Official Christmas at Old Fort Concho t-shirts and ornaments will be on

sale in Officers’ Quarters 1 and Barracks 6.

Santa Claus is coming to town

TICKETS & ADMISSIONS: Tickets may be purchased at Fort Concho at the Visitors Center in Barracks 1 or by calling (325) 481-2646. PARKING: Parking is conveniently located near Fort Concho at El Paseo de Santa Angela (between South Oakes Street and the Santa Fe Depot) and at the corner of Burgess and Henry O. Flipper Streets. Handicapped parking is available at the corner of Washington Drive and South Oakes Street. Off-site street parking is also permitted. Please note that due to the great number of event participants, some parking areas around the historic site have been designated for participant parking. FOOD & BEVERAGES: A variety of tempting refreshments are offered for your enjoyment. Food and Beverage vendors are conveniently located in the Food Court near Headquarters, on the Parade Ground near Barracks 2, and in the Arc Light Entertainment Area in Barracks 1. RESTROOMS: Restroom facilities are located throughout the Fort Concho grounds. Check the site map for specific locations. EMERGENCIES: The fort's Visitors Center in Barracks 1 serves as headquarters for information, security, lost & found, and emergency operations. If you need assistance, please go to the main office in Barracks 1 or telephone (325) 481-2646 or (325) 657-4444. HANDICAPPED FACILITIES: Designated parking for handicapped visitors is in the lot on the corner of Washington Drive and South Oakes Street. Handicapped accessible restrooms are located behind Officers’ Quarters 1, in Barracks 1, in the Food Court and in the Stables.

OQ 1 Carmelite Hermits’ Kitchen Gracie Mae’s Trading Red River Traders Xanadu Acres Lavender Farm

OQ 9 English’s Photography Message in Mesquite Rowdy Rose Boutique Commissary Company’s Comin’ Cutco Cutlery Fork It Over Get Stoned Crafts Handcrafted with Pride Heartland Sweets Horse Alley Studio Majeza Jewelry Cleaner Southwest Collections Tracy’s Studio of Fine Art Wendt Designs/ Rocking W Silver Works

Barracks 2 East 1 of One Big T Spice Co. Gooey Cakes Gypsy Chix Ironhorse Forge Lilla Rose Hair Heroes The Turquoise Daisy Boutique Usborne Books and More

Barracks 2 West Betty’s Bling Dorothy’s Creations Fantasy Coasters of Texas John Mark Candles Long Horn Coffee Co. Mom’s Madness Three Rivers Farm Tiles Across Texas Ranch House Meat Co.

Food Vendors Amadeo Cuisine Cristi & Ali Cuisine Richie Hibachi on the Go The Original Kettle Korn Wild West Soda Vittle Barn

VISIT THESE MERCHANTS FOR ALL YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING

Friday, Dec 6th 5:00 - 8:00 p.m Saturday, Dec 7th

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec 8th 1:00 -3:00 p.m.

OQ 6 Blanco Valley Farms R.T. Dalgliesh Fine Art/ One Street Creations Ray’s Welding Creations OQ 8 Tiles of Love Creative Palettes of San Angelo Lonestar Monogramming Quida Jackson

Barracks 6 Denzel Holmes, Western Writer Dixie Land Candles Grace N Grit Designs Grandma Lu’s Gourmet JDS Leather Co. Joe A. Gibson - Maker Living Tree Studio Material Things Trailblazers Wild West Artifact Replica Trader

Kids Area Kountry Korrals Petting Zoo Ramon’s Barrel Train Ride TGC 4H Horse Club Pony Rides

OQ 8

Concho Cowboy Co.

Indian Lore

A San Angelo Christmas Tradition!

For more information call (325) 481-2646 or visit www.fortconcho.com Fort Concho National Historic Landmark ~ 630 S. Oakes ~ San Angelo, TX 76903

Featured Events & Great Attractions

Lions Pancakes with Santa Join Santa for pancakes on Saturday morning. Bring the whole family! Skip the line by taking advantage of a great deal and purchase the combo breakfast/admission ticket. Hosted by the San Angelo Lions Clubs. Breakfast will be served in the Stables from 7:30 am - 11:00 am $6.00 , $10.00 / , C FREE

Cowboy Chuck Wagon Breakfast Join us for a classic chuck wagon breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, fried taters, coffee and juice. Sunday morning from 9:00 am to 10:00 am hosted by the San Angelo Cowboy Church Chuck Wagon Team. $10.00 S

A Musical Night in Another Century Enjoy 1800s classic music in an 1800s setting: the For t Concho Stables! On Saturday night, step back in time with the sounds of the Frontier Brigade Band of Fort Worth and Oklahoma’s Sweet Song String Band. Light refreshments for sale; some dancing may break out too! 7:00 - 9:00 pm. $5.00 S

Boot Camp Enlist as a soldier of the past! Learn to drill and march and take home a kepi as a souvenir of your trip to the 1800s. Held Saturday at 10:30 am. Ages 6-12. Refreshments are provided. $10.00 B 5

Miss Birdie’s Tea Party It’s a Frontier Christmas at Fort Concho with Miss Birdie hosting a Christmas Tea Party. Girls ages 5 to 11 will be delighted to join Miss Birdie on Saturday December 7 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, where they will enjoy lunch, crafts and entertainment. During the tea, girls will make their own Christmas rag doll, Christmas tin ornament and other Victorian era Christmas crafts. Appropriate dress can be casual to dressy. This event sells out, so reserve your spots quickly. $10.00

Indian Lore Learn about Native American culture, listen to Indian lore and make crafts to take home. Refreshments are provided. Join us on Saturday: ages 5-12 at 11:00 am. $10.00 I V

Santa’s Workshop Children ages 5-11 will enjoy making holiday crafts to take home. Refreshments are provided. Held on Saturday at 1:30 pm. $10.00 Q B

The Science of Christmas Participants from ages 7 to 12 will use a little science and engineering to explore things about Christmas. How does Santa stay warm? Learn about heat transfer by testing different materials. Can you build a new sled for Santa? Can you make your own snow? Discover the wonder of pinecones. Join us on Saturday at 2:30 pm. $10.00

Q B Christmas Shopping in the Historic Fort Buildings Browse through Officers’ Row, Commissary and Barracks for unique

gift ideas brought to you by merchants and artisans from around the state and nation. Cowboy Church Service Join us for an old-fashioned church service with preaching and singing. Hosted by the San Angelo

Cowboy Church on Sunday at 10:00 am in the Stables. Santa’s House Children of all ages are invited to Santa’s House! Take the Candy Cane Path to the Headquarters Building. Make an

ornament with the Elves; read with Mrs. Claus; and write letters to Santa before visiting with him. Parents are requested to stay with their children.

Base Ball Come out and cheer for your favorite team! The Fort Concho Enterprise will take the field on Saturday at 2:00 pm. Chapel The old-fashioned sounds of Christmas come alive with area church choirs and special entertainers. Entertainment Area Enjoy the talents of local entertainers in the Arc Light Entertainment Area in Barracks 1. Gingerbread House & Christmas Cookie Display Step into the Post Hospital to see fanciful gingerbread houses and cookies

decked out in their holiday best. Check out creativity in frosting and discover the contest winners! Christmas Art Display Christmas at Old Fort Concho’s art show! Come to the Quartermaster Building and see the wonderful

visions of Christmas submitted by students from around the Concho Valley. Winter Rendezvous See the soldiers and civilians of the past brought to life by living history reenactors on the historic Parade

Ground. Concho Cowboy Company in Old Santa Angela Visit the Concho Cowboy Company in Old Santa Angela and get a glimpse

of some of the best the wild and wooly west has to offer! Hang around on Saturday at 11:30 am & 2:30 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm to enjoy one of their award-winning skits.

Historical Walking Tours Experience the history of Fort Concho as a staff member takes you on a free guided tour of the site. Learn more about the establishment and abandonment of the site, the buildings, the people, and the legacy that is Fort Concho. Tours will start at the Visitor Center. Tours will be offered at 4:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, and 1:00 pm on Sunday.

Curated Conversations Join our curator for a talk on the newly acquired Douglas McChristian Collection. The talk will be held in the exhibit space in the Visitor Center at Barracks 1. There will be three sessions: Friday at 6:00 pm, Saturday at 10:00 am and Sunday at 11:30 am.

E E S Noelke -Wilhelm Ranch

Tom Thorp Transports, Inc. In Memory of Andrew & Mary Sugg

Florence Scheuber Davis McClellan Fund Keating Paint and Body, Inc.

Cross C Ranch

Fort Concho National Historic Landmark’s largest annual fundraiser. A wonderful weekend of

Christmas fun, shopping, and entertainment all on the historic fort grounds.

to our wonderful Christmas at Old Fort Concho Sponsors:

F C Lone Star Beef Pollyanna & Steve Stephens Ethicon, Inc. Tacos Locos IHOP Staybridge Suites Pearl on the Concho San Angelo Standard Times Republic Services San Angelo Cultural Affairs Council The Springs Memory Care Avis Lube Fast Oil Change Centers Fairfield Inn & Suites

C . G Yellow Cab/Checker Cab Smith, Rose, Finley

LCL Ranch Co.

S . A Brenda Gunter Lane Weather Mart, Inc. Pro Auto Supply Bruce and Karlene McLaren Recurrent Energy Mike and Ruth Wheeler 3D’s Plumbing Mitchell Automotive Group Johnson’s Funeral Home J & T’s Welding Specialty Diesel Services, LLC Inn of the Conchos Wingate by Wyndham Elene Wilson

ADMISSION PRICES DAILY PASSES: WEEKEND PASSES: Adults - $7.00 Adults - $14.00 Seniors (60 plus) Seniors (60 plus) & Military - $5.00 & Military - $10.00 Children (7-17) - $3.00 Children - $6.00

Children 6 & under FREE

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FORT CONCHO Established in 1867, along the banks of the Concho River, Fort Concho was built to protect frontier settlements, patrol and map the

vast West Texas region, and quell hostile threats in the area. Constructed for the most part of native limestone, Fort Concho consisted of at least 40 buildings and covered more than 1000 acres. Fort Concho served as regimental headquarters for some of the most famous frontier units like the 4th and 10th Cavalry. Notable

military commanders such as Ranald Mackenzie, Benjamin Grierson, and William 'Pecos Bill' Shafter commanded here. Elements of all four regiments of the Buffalo Soldiers were stationed at the post during its active period.

At full strength Fort Concho supported 350-400 men made up of four companies of infantry and four troops of cavalry, staff officers and support personnel.

By 1889, the railroad reached the town and the fort was no longer needed. In June 1889 the last soldiers marched away from Fort Concho and the fort was deactivated. Soon after, the fort property was absorbed into the growing city. After 22 years Fort Concho’s role in the settling of the Texas frontier was over.

In the late 1920s, the effort began to save the heritage the fort represents and preservation and restoration work began. Nine decades later, Fort Concho is among the best preserved forts west of the Mississippi. Its annual programs, tours, events and activities serve over 60,000 guests. The fort has been recognized by local, state and national agencies for public service, excellence in programming and educational activities.

Today, Fort Concho National Historic Landmark encompasses most of the former army post and includes twenty-three original and restored fort structures. It is one of San Angelo’s best assets and a true treasure for our community. It represents an important part of both American and regional history. We are grateful to receive almost one-third of our budget from the City of San Angelo. However, that still leaves a large amount to be raised independently to further our mission of preserving the National Historic Landmark and educating our youth. Fundraisers such as Christmas at Old Fort Concho help us raise the funds that are dedicated to our ongoing educational programs, events, and services that we offer thousands of guests each year. Fort Concho not only offers year round tours of the site to visitors, but also supports area schools with educational activities to help bring the past alive. One way we do this is through our award-winning Frontier School program. We also have programs for all ages, like our twice yearly Speakers Series that is always highly attended. Thank you for supporting Christmas at Old Fort Concho!

Thank you to the following organizations

Shannon Auxiliary Goodfellow AFB

Texas State Guard Lake View HS NHS

Grape Creek HS NHS Central HS NHS Kappa Delta Pi

Johnson’s Funeral Home Pi Kappa Alpha, Eta Epsilon chapter

Girl Scouts of Central Texas Boy Scouts

Lions Clubs of San Angelo Latter Day Saints Student Association.

TGC Sheriff Dept. Reserve