fort concho

abilenemom

Very well-preserved historical site. Enjoyed the self-guided tour. Added bonus was the Telephone museum which was located in one of the Officer's Quarter buildings.

130robinl

Visited over Spring Break 2015 with two older boys. The fort was big and open, not too museum-y for us. Great self tour. The man at the front desk was very helpful too. Be sure to stop here, it's worth the visit!

PossumMedic

one of the most preserved original forts in the entire United States! a must see for any history buff!

ernie151

would recommend to stop by and see if you like American history. Take the time to soak in the history that took place here a lot of neat things to look at and take inn.

rondow

One of the best historical sites in San Angelo honoring the Buffalo Soldiers. Many fun events during the year including the Old Ft. Concho Days and the semi-annual Lions Clubs Pancake Breakfast in April and December.

JoyceBrodie

Its amazing to walk round the old buildings but a pity there is not more to see inside. The exhibition was good too especially the handwritten letters. Friendly, helpful staff too.

412jenniferc

Fiddle Friday and the tea party are my favorites, but every camp is fun. The school tours are educational so if you get the chance to chaperone, take advantage of it. So easy to get around and plenty of parking across the street.

imtom55711

This fort was built when Fort Chadbourne ran out of water. It is much larger but somehow less charming, maybe because it's right in town. They do have a small gift shop and collection of old rifles on display. Many of the buildings still stand and some are furnished.

dancinggoats

Old Fort Concho has been a spectacular exhibit of the Old West for many years. Already is one, if not the best, restored Frontier Fort. Exhibits are excellent, and volunteers all in period dress, are friendly and very knowledgable. They want you to leave having learned something and glad that you did.But to really get the flavor of the fort, come the first weekend of December for Christmas at Old Fort Concho. My only complaint is I wish they could somehow make it a longer celebration.Central yard is filled with old tents, teepees, authentic Native Americans to explain Texas from their viewpoint and demonstrate their particular crafts and trades, reenactors in full 1880 Army dress, live cannon firings, drill demonstrations, fort Hospital with some great exhibits, and last but not least, lots of merchants with lots of wares to sell and great food.Can't think of a better reason to be in San Angelo in December! Come enjoy and have fun!

donnae187

We hadn't been in 10 years and it was a notable change. It seemed more of an opportunity to sell booth space to vendors then a historic family event. Less historic re-creations and closed museum displays to make room for overpriced vendors of boutique items. Very disappointing! We had really look forward to going but now won't be back.

Q6115SRmichaelw

​Fort Concho was a real western fort that the US government established in the 1870's to protect settlers from marauding Indians. This a very large fort, there are no walls, but you will be able to see how the soldiers lived compared to the officers. The fort offers guided tours. Worth the time.

apdemas

Fun little museum and really nice information about the Buffalo Soldiers! The fort was surprisingly large, and very well kept-up. One of the officer's houses even had a really nice exhibit on the history of telephones, including original switchboards and telephone transfer lines. The best part, though, was a video and exhibits about the Buffalo Soldiers. I had heard of them before, but was mostly unfamiliar with their adventures, so it was really nice to learn about that part of American history.

EdnaK_13

The fort is well taken care of and has many of the building still standing if not all of them. Events are held there besides being a historic sight which in turn helps to cover cost of the fort. There is much history to read about as well as to see walking the well kept grounds. I was there for a paint out with other artists and there was many areas to want to do a painting of. The walls have that rugged limestone look and the old live oak trees near by with their twisting limbs and wide canopy that cast shadows here and there across the lawns is fun to look at. They even have a real canon that they used to start the paint out that day. Nearby in down town is a museum in the location of what use to be the home of the ladies of the night. Who knows may have had a few soldiers visit Ms. Hattie's place. Its one of the colorful historys of the old west.

aktx

We have visited several forts in Texas, but Fort Concho is the best preserved of the bunch. We were there on a Sunday and there was only one guided tour at 2:30, so we waited for that and it was so worth it. The docent was very good. Cost isn't much of a factor because it's only $5 for adults (only $2 more than a non-guided tour). There are discounts for seniors, military and children, and children under 6 are free. I don't think it's possible to get nearly as much out of this without taking the GUIDED tour. Because a lot of time is spent walking around outside it will get hot in the summer so take a hat. You'll get a reprieve from the heat about halfway through when you visit the Telephony Museum which is air-conditioned and a lot of fun. It has every kind of phone imaginable. If you want a truly historical experience, you can stay overnight for a reasonable price in the Officers' Quarters. After the tour we got the key for the place and checked it out. (Nobody was using it that day.) Pretty cool and lots of room for families. We hope to return and stay there someday.

siswen

If you have ever wanted to be taken back in time,a lesson of old west history, Fort Concho is a must, it's not just for grownup's it's for children as well. From the wonderful old buildings, parade grounds, stables and mules, school house and officers quarters, everything has been well preserved. The staff at the visitors center are only to happy to answer your questions. The Fort is a worth while stop on your trip to San Angelo.