Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark

A deserted but beautiful place to see some history with a eerily beautiful national cemetery, with rows of headstones. The museum was not open, tho was posted open hours.

The National Historic Landmark status is a good step for this piece of our history.. If you are to drive there and see a group of worn out building and a large parade ground. It has a minimum of maintenance to barely keep it alive. That said, if you can schedule yourself to come on Bayard Days in September you are in for a real treat. The historical society puts on an annual event that really brings all the history to life. They bring n school children by the bus loads and have costumed actors telling about the events of the time when the Fort was in use. I was there for this last year and I believe this recreation of history is a wonderful model that is an example for other historical societies to follow. There is a walking tour with signs about the yard for you to follow anytime.There is a one building museum that is open on Bayard Days. Call the Historical society for details and tours.

House converted to a museum with different rooms representing how the fort used to operate. People were there to answer questions and show special pieces they have. Examples of China used, musical instruments, army uniforms, nurse uniforms, tuberculosis equipment, school room desks, and furniture just to name a few. Drive around and look for the big house in the middle with the museum sign- open sign is also visible from street. Worth the stop. And it was Free! We left a donation in the donation box.