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Calendar of Events
(coming soon)

Preservation and the Enhancement of History

The Association for the Preservation of the Las Vegas Mormon Fort was formed in 1974 with the mission of preserving and interpreting the Old Fort.  In 1976 the Association became the Preservation Association of Clark County, and Friends of the Fort was formed to focus primarily on the Old Fort.
 

Finally in 1991, years of efforts to preserve the Old Fort were rewarded when ownership of the property was transferred to Nevada State Parks which is charged with preserving and protecting the site for the education and enjoyment of this and future generations.

For many years, efforts have been underway to protect and preserve this site, which has such historical significance in the history of southern Nevada.  Under the leadership of the Nevada State Parks and  Friends of the Fort, the site is in the process of being restored to it's earlier appearance.  Some structures and features are original, while others have been reconstructed using the best archeological and historical data available.

Through educational and interpretational programs, the public will know the historical significance of this site to early Las Vegas.  The Friends of the Fort will sponsor and organize:

  • Docent Program
  • Historical re-enactments 
  • Living Histories
  • Chautauquas
  • Lecture Series
The Friends of the Fort also seeks to support research efforts to help further establish the Fort's role through writing grants and creating proposals for programs and research.  Come learn about the Fort and the part it played in the history of Las Vegas Valley over the past 150 years.

 
 



State Parks Information

The Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort is a Nevada State Park.   A division of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.  For further information about Nevada State Parks:

State of Nevada
Division of State Parks
1300 South Curry St 
Carson City, Nevada 89703-5202 
Email:   stparks@govmail.state.nv.us
(775) 687-4384 
Fax: (775) 687-4117 
 

 
 

Hours & Map
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park
500 East Washington Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada  89101
(On the corner of Las Vegas Blvd. and Washington Ave.)
For further information call (702) 486-3511
Hours

8:30 a.m. 

to 

3:30 p.m.

Open 7 days a week.
During the next several months construction will be underway at the Old Fort, so please call for current hours and directions for access to the site.

Friends of the Fort Membership Information
An Invitation to You

If you are interested in finding out what you can do to help, we invite you to become a Sustaining member of Friends of the Fort.  Your contribution will help us preserve this island of Las Vegas history.  Write us with your ideas or send us your name and address and a check for one of the following membership amounts.  You may also contact us at:
 
 
Friends of the Fort
P.O.  Box 70895
Las Vegas, NV  89170

We will send to you announcements of the upcoming events and research that are being conducted to uncover our historical past.
 

  •    $15.00     Annual Individual Membership
  •    $25.00     Annual Family Membership
  •    $10.00     Annual Student/Senior Citizen Membership
  •  $150.00     Lifetime Individual Membership
  •  $250.00    Annual Corporate Membership
Make checks payable to:  Friends of the Fort, c/o Randy Hale 1320 Dawley St. Las Vegas, NV  89104
Created July 2000
for Friends of the Fort
by Patricia Desmond