Embark on an engaging and detailed history tour of Fort Collins and its surrounding region. Explore early settlements, hear fascinating stories, and immerse yourself in the rich history of the area.
- Cache La Poudre River - This tour tells the fascinating story of some the earliest settlers in the Cache la Poudre River valley, how they came to be associated with the founding of the fledgling community of Fort Collins, and where the settlement occurred along the Poudre corridor.
- Library Park - Guests will be able to see Auntie Stone’s cabin and learn about the Euro-American settlement here in 1859 and the U.S. Army, serving a protective role for civilians.
- Strauss Cabin Road - Guests will enjoy a 10 minute walk to see the remains of the Strauss cabin, situated along the Cache la Poudre River.
- 131 Lincoln Ave - Harmony Mill, Fort Collins - Constructed in 1886, the \
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- Personalized stagecoach ticket
- Variety of historic artifacts shared from personal company archives and collections
- In-vehicle air conditioning
On each journey, primary historical interpreter and owner, Mark Serour, eloquently communicates the absorbing chronicle of Fort Collins and the nearby area in a detailed, entertaining and engaging manner. To enrich the visitor’s experience, he also wears themed attire and showcases a range of contextually relevant visual aids from the Traces of the Past company’s collection and records. We stand as the sole History tours service in the larger Fort Collins region offering such a unique feature. Participants can look forward to an escorted van exploration supplemented with some moderate strolling across extensive Fort Collins zones. Our tours uncover captivating tales of individuals and occurrences that are germane not just to the immediate Cache la Poudre River valley, but also encompass southeastern WY and western NE regions. Comprehensive history is not limited to one place, but a wide-ranging, unbiased investigation encompassing diverse groups populated across a substantial geographical range. This is the vision that Traces of the Past History Tours endeavours to manifest.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.