Fort Churchill State Historic Park Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Renovated Visitor Center
Silver Springs, Nev. – Nevada State Parks invites the community to celebrate the grand reopening of the Fort Churchill Visitor Center on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, from 1–4 p.m. in front of the newly renovated facility. The event will kick off with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and cannon salute from 1–1:30 p.m. Following the ceremony, guests are encouraged to stay, explore, and enjoy a variety of free, family-friendly activities throughout the afternoon.
Visitors can look forward to:
• Nevada Civil War volunteers encampment
• National Pony Express Association Nevada Division
• Fort Churchill Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution
• Wagon rides
• Root beer floats (free - while supplies last)
• Adobe brick making
• Gold panning
• Self-guided scavenger hunt around the ruins
The Fort Churchill Visitor Center closed in 2023 for renovations, which included the complete redesign and modernization of outdated exhibits. The new displays highlight the park’s rich history, from its days as a U.S. Army fort during the 1860s to its significance as a cultural landmark in Nevada today.
“This project has been a long time in the making, and we’re excited to welcome visitors back into the heart of Fort Churchill,” said Park Supervisor Scott Egy. “The updated exhibits bring the story of the fort to life that connect visitors of all ages to Nevada’s history.”
Admission is free, and vehicle entry fees are waived from 1–4 p.m. All event information can be found at parks.nv.gov/events.
