Reviews of Fort Selden Historic Site (Museum)

1280 Fort Selden Rd, Radium Springs, NM 88054, United States

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REVIEWS OF Fort Selden Historic Site IN New Mexico

James Closs

I appreciate the tenicity of the site and the maintenance of adobe structures, but the historical film even makes it sound like it was a fort very few people cared about. But people wanting to learn more about "Buffalo Soldiers" may want to stop by.

Jessica Eselius

Loved it, my boys enjoyed making adobe bricks, the history museum is a suprise.

Mario Cisneros

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Jim Thibault

Not much left weather has taken a toll, worth a visit

Maria Palamara

Great place for a family outing.

Man of Enchantment

Great little Monument. Could use more, though. Nothing about Buffalo Soldiers, and hardly anything about McArthur.

Roxanne Lopez

Kool place

Dale Lee

Robert Aberegg

The staff were fantastic, and the fort is very interesting.

David Haeker

David Sallee

Sam Bawse

Isabel Gonzales

Great small musium fort bliss solders faught Geronimo good history

Michael Scott

Mary Brallier

A 'Hidden Gem', with an interesting history. Very knowledgeable staff as well! Be sure to visit the Fort Selden Winery across the road after your tour of the fort.

Eric Magnuson

Mario Maria

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Stuart Klein

Very interesting spot

Escobaria Gracilis

Interesting old ruins. The visitor center is very nice and the people are helpful.

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John Eustis

My wife and I were here in 1970 when I was in the Army, stationed at White Sands Missile Range and living in Las Cruces. Even though my wife Sharon was pregnant at the time we were explorers and Fort Selden was one of the first places we visited. Loved the fort and loved the desert.

Job Terrazas

There is a fee to see some ruins. No tour guide.

Melissa Taylor

no one important

Some archeological and historical misinformation, but well preserved and moderately entertaining.

Karen Stewart

It is very nice had lots of history about the area

Carlos Castro

Loved it very good piece of history

Manuel Guerrero

Angel Ortiz

Great experience and very informative... the staff was friendly and very knowledgeable... we had a good time hearing about the legendary "La Llorona"

Randall Allen

See this historical site before weather and time have destroyed what is left.

Anastasya Griffith

Friendly staff, informative presentations that entertained yet educated. I learned a lot especially that I love my flushing indoor toilet, my washing machine and my air conditioner!

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Maria Bernal

Elizabeth Ruiz

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Amos Jones

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I love it always good to know about NM history

Lydia Alvarado

Nice for children to learn about history in life

Bob Powell

Psyclone Jack

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Historical Rio Grande fort

Mike Pacelli

General Douglas MacArthur spent his youth here.

Harry O'Grady

Joe Smith

Easy to access. The informational displays were clear and provided details about the fort's history. The 8-minute video introduction was just perfect for me. The rangers on duty we're super friendly and share their expertise. It was an educational experience wrapped in a fun envelope.

Jeff C

This place is a historical landmark! General McArthur lived here as a child. It was an integral part of New Mexico history. A must stop for any history buff.

Sylvia Lister

Lots of local history

Yessica Najera

Not much to see

Roger Freeman

Old historic fort. A lot of walls left. A great piece of history.

cyn sha

Intro film is well done

Melissa Wentner

Interesting exhibits and the Rangers are very knowledgeable

Kristen Schwartz

Julian McPherson

Mayra Gandara

(Translated by Google) A place that has a lot to know (Original) Un lugar que tiene mucho que conocer

Susan Perry

Audrey Collins-Mele

The staff there are friendly and knowledgeable. The events they hold in October and December are fun to go to.

Eddie Gomez

Great Local History..

Chalmers Reed

Very cool. You really get a sense of what life was like in these remote outposts.

Frederick Esters

Fort Selden - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Fort Selden was a United States Army post, occupying the area in what is now Radium Springs, New Mexico located in Doña Ana County, 12 miles north of Las Cruces, New Mexico. It was established in 1865 at the Paraje de Robledo in an effort to bring peace among the varied inhabitants in the south central region of present-day New Mexico. It was named in honor of Col. Henry Raymond Selden who had served many years in New Mexico Territory before and during the American Civil War and had died of illness in Doña Ana County, and buried at Fort Union on February 2, 1865. The primary intent of the fort was to protect settlers and travelers in the Mesilla Valley from attacks by desperados and Mescalero Apache Indians. Built near the banks of the Rio Grande, the adobe fort housed units of U.S. Army Infantry and Cavalry. The first troops to occupy the fort were companies of the 125th US Colored Infantry Regiment, a group of African-American enlisted soldiers from Kentucky who had been mustered into the Union Army near the close of the American Civil War. Several of the units assigned later, including the 38th Infantry Regiment, 9th US Cavalry and 10th US Cavalry, all composed of black troopers, sometimes referred to as Buffalo Soldiers. As a testament to their bravery, nine Buffalo Soldiers received the Medal of Honor while serving in New Mexico Territory. [4] The U. S. Army established Fort Selden in 1865 for the purpose of protecting westward settlers from Native American raids, the post fell into disrepair after the American Civil War. It was ultimately abandoned in 1891, due in large part to the decision to expand Fort Bliss and the lack of any expenditures for repair of the facility. 4. David Pike, Roadside New Mexico: A Guide to Historic Markers, Revised and Expanded Edition, UNM Press, Aug 1, 2015, 160. Fort Selden Cemetery Other Sources: Billington, Monroe Lee. New Mexico’s Buffalo Soldiers, 1866 – 1900. Niwot: University Press of Colorado, 1991. Dobak, William A. and Thomas D. Phillips. The Black Regulars 1866-1898. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 2001. Schubert, Frank N., ed. Voices Of The Buffalo Soldier: Records, Reports, and Recollections of Military Life and Service in the West. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, 2003.

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MADRE TIERRA

(Translated by Google) Illustrative! Excellent to know history and spend it as a family (Original) Ilustrativo! Excelente para conocer historia y pasarla en familia

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Marie Price

Great historic "museum" The walking tour is really a sight to see with all the old ruins.

Matt Guilfoil

The interpretive center is really informative, and you really get a good feel for what life was like in this part of the New Mexico Territory in its earlier days. The Buffalo Soldier exhibit was particularly enlightening. While there are no tour guides to show you the ruins, the self-guided tour is fascinating nonetheless. The only negative is that what remains of the ruins isn't really stabilized, meaning that what's left of the adobe walls will eventually melt into the earth.

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Cynthia de Lorenzi

If you are a history buff or enjoy a bit of adventure you may enjoy a visit to Fort Selden, an historical site in Radium Springs, NM! Step back in time when New Mexico was a territory and not a state. Fort Selden was established in 1865 to protect local citizens and settlers traveling through the region. Here you will find ghostly adobe ruins and the stone remains of the prison and court house!

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Rex Robinson

Informative ruins and museum

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Christopher Coluci

Great multicultural historical location, but the museum and the fort is only from 1865 to present you have to ask to find out about the previous history which I just learned this section of New Mexico was claimed by Arizona during the Confederacy for 2 weeks and prior to that of course it was Republic of Texas land, taken from Mexico who attempted to take it from the Native Americans I'm guessing Comanche and Apache

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George Ochoa

This is a place everyone should see given the chance. They have a small nice indoor museum and of course out side you can see and even walk through the ruins of the old fort. I recommend going as soon as possible though as every rain makes the walls a tiny bit shorter.

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8:30AM–4:30PM

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