San Angelo: Fort Concho Reopens to the Public

SAN ANGELO, TX – Following the recent state and city guidelines, Fort Concho National Historic Landmark is reopening to guests on Friday, May 1. The site’s Visitor Center at Barracks 1 plus Barracks 2, Barracks and Mess Hall 5, Officers’ Quarters 3 and 4, and the Living History Stables will be available for guests for the next few days.

The Headquarters, Hospital, and Chapel displays will open by May 6. Regular hours will be Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 

To minimize public contact, no admissions will be charged. Donations, however, are welcomed in a special box at the Visitor Center. The gift shop will operate as usual, but no group tours or guided tours will be available. Social distancing and a capacity of 20 will be in effect at the Visitor Center. 

Armed Forces Day events for May 16 are canceled. Decisions will be announced soon regarding Memorial Day exercises on May 25 and Frontier Day on June 6. For more information, please call the fort at 325-481-2646 or visit fortconcho.com.