Fort Union National Monument

One of the most photographed areas of the monument, the Mechanics Corral onced serviced wagons that travelled along the Santa Fe Trail.
Exposed to the wind, within a sweeping valley of short grass prairie, and along the eroded Santa Fe Trail, lie the adobe walled ruins of the largest 19th century military fort in the region. From 1851 to 1891, Fort Union functioned as an agent of change, desired or not, in the New Mexico Territory and throughout the Southwest.
Map showing location of park.
Two people sitting in a covered wagon in 1800s style clothing.
"A Play of Candlelight" Annual Program
"A Play of Candlelight" Annual Program - Dressed in historic costumes, staff will guide visitors on a lantern-lit tour to "meet" some of the personalities who helped weave the fabric of Fort Union. Saturday, September 6, 2025
Color drawing of the 1800s Fort Union Arsenal with adobe buildings, wagons, fencing and flagpole on a prairie landscape.
First Fort & Arsenal Tours—Saturday, August 16, 2025
Fort Union National Monument announces its upcoming FREE programs for visitors to experience where Fort Union began.
Panorama of Officers Row
Photo by Ron Harvey - Fort Union National Monument
Wagons encrusted in frost
Photo by Ron Harvey - Fort Union National Monument
Sunflower in Enlisted Barracks
Photo by Ron Harvey - Fort Union National Monument
Moon in sky above adobe remnants
Photo by Fort Union National Monument
Fort Union Visitor Center Sign
Photo by Ron Harvey - Fort Union National Monument