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PAID TOUR: Fort Churchill and Buckland Station
Fee: $38.00
Dates: 4/21/2026 - 4/21/2026
Times: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Days: Tu
Building: Off Site Location
Facilitator: Ann Weiss

Learn about when Fort Churchill was built in 1860 to provide protection for early settlers and westbound emigrants and to guard the Pony Express and telegraph lines. Today the ruins are preserved in a state of arrested decay within Fort Churchill State Historic Park, and visitors can walk designated trails to observe the ruins. The park also includes the renovated Buckland Station, an important way station in the 1800s for pioneer travelers on the Overland Route.

Bring a picnic lunch, hat, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, and water.

TOUR COST: $35 PLUS $2 Nevada State Park entry fee and $1 entry fee to Buckland Station, to be paid on-site.

https://parks.nv.gov/parks/fort-churchill

TOUR SIGN-UP REQUIRED: Sign-up will be open April 3 and close on April 9. The tour is limited to 33 OLLI members. A lottery will be held to fill available slots if demand exceeds availability.

PLEASE NOTE: Each OLLI member must sign up separately to be considered for joint attendance. Signing up for the tour does not guarantee participation. Confirmation details will be provided individually once the tour deadline has closed to let you know if you’re on the tour or not.

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