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Fort McKavett State Historic Site
Standing atop a remote windswept hill, the remains of this fort beckon visitors to a site General Sherman once described as the prettiest post in Texas. Fort McKavett housed various infantry and cavalry units, including companies from the 4 regiments of Buffalo Soldiers - African American troops who played an important role in the settlement of West Texas. Today, the 19 surviving historic structures exemplify one of the best and most intact Texas Indian Wars posts. Walk the parade grounds that once echoed with barked commands and bugle calls, and view spectacular Hill Country vistas.
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Hrs: Daily 8AM-5PM.
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Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
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Fort McKavett State Historic Site
Standing atop a remote windswept hill, the remains of this fort beckon visitors to a site General Sherman once described as the prettiest post in Texas. Fort McKavett housed various infantry and cavalry units, including companies from the 4 regiments of Buffalo Soldiers - African American troops who played an important role in the settlement of West Texas. Today, the 19 surviving historic structures exemplify one of the best and most intact Texas Indian Wars posts. Walk the parade grounds that once echoed with barked commands and bugle calls, and view spectacular Hill Country vistas.
contact info
Hrs: Daily 8AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Historic Site Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
View Lesson Plan>>ABOUT
Fort McKavett State Historic Site
Standing atop a remote windswept hill, the remains of this fort beckon visitors to a site General Sherman once described as the prettiest post in Texas. Fort McKavett housed various infantry and cavalry units, including companies from the 4 regiments of Buffalo Soldiers - African American troops who played an important role in the settlement of West Texas. Today, the 19 surviving historic structures exemplify one of the best and most intact Texas Indian Wars posts. Walk the parade grounds that once echoed with barked commands and bugle calls, and view spectacular Hill Country vistas.
contact info
Hrs: Daily 8AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Historic Site Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
View Lesson Plan>>ABOUT
Fort McKavett State Historic Site
Standing atop a remote windswept hill, the remains of this fort beckon visitors to a site General Sherman once described as the prettiest post in Texas. Fort McKavett housed various infantry and cavalry units, including companies from the 4 regiments of Buffalo Soldiers - African American troops who played an important role in the settlement of West Texas. Today, the 19 surviving historic structures exemplify one of the best and most intact Texas Indian Wars posts. Walk the parade grounds that once echoed with barked commands and bugle calls, and view spectacular Hill Country vistas.
contact info
Hrs: Daily 8AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Historic Site Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
View Lesson Plan>>