BANNER, Wyo. – Sept. 16, 2025 – Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site is announcing the return of its Full Moon Fort Tours. This year, the tours will take place on the evenings of Oct. 3 and 4, from 7 to 9 p.m., and explore the grisly details of fort life in the 1860s.
Participants will immerse themselves in the chilling tales as they traverse the grounds by lantern light and the full moon's glow. The guided tours reveal the haunting stories of those who lived at the fort, promising an evening steeped in history and a few spine-tingling surprises.
Tickets will go on sale Sept. 18 and are $10 per person for ages twelve and up. Ages eleven and under are free. These guided tours start at 7 p.m. and occur every half hour. The 7 p.m. tour will be family-friendly, while subsequent tours will delve into more graphic narratives suited for older audiences.
“Every year, another aspect of the fort’s story is told. Visitors also get to experience the site at night, which is a completely different experience from visiting during the day. You can really put yourself into the shoes of those who lived this history and get a feel for what it may have been like here in the 1860s,” explains Sharie Shada, superintendent of Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site.
Tickets can be purchased online at fortphilkearny.com or by calling the Fort at (307) 684-7629. Tour sizes are limited and times fill up quickly, so be sure to book early. All visitors are encouraged to dress warmly for this outdoor event.
Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site is located at 528 Wagon Box Road in Banner and is part of the Wyoming State Parks system, within the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources.
For more information or directions, visit the website at fortphilkearny.com, on Facebook at Facebook.com/FortPhilKearny, or call (307) 684-7629.
Figure 1: 2023 Full Moon Fort Tour group, photo by Carlos Bernal.
Contact: Sharie Shada, (307) 275-6120; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.