If you want to stay for dinner after one of these presentations, you will need to make reservations ahead of time on The Fort's website. Walk-ins for dinner may not be guaranteed a reservation.
Back by Popular Demand!! New Stories from the Homeland
"The Purity of a Child's Heart"
Stories for the child in all of us.
Date & Time: Friday, January 16, 2026 ~ 4:00 to 5:00 PM
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"Stories of Miraculous Women "
Stories of love and redemption.
Date & Time: Friday, February 6, 2026 ~ 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Cost: $15/person
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"La Gloria, Heaven Above "
Stories of faith and religion.
Date & Time: Friday, February 20, 2026 ~ 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Cost: $15/person
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"Fooled You Again! "
More stories of fools, tricksters, and wise simpletons.
Date & Time: Friday, March 13, 2026 ~ 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Cost: $15/person
Please contact mcarrillo@thefort.com or call 303-839-1671 with any questions or to cancel a reservation.
Angel Vigil
Angel Vigil is a Colorado Heritage Artist storyteller who has performed throughout the nation at festivals, universities, schools and art centers. His specialty is the oral traditions of the Hispanic Southwest.
Dr. Stanley Loftness
I discovered the Native American flute in 2010 at Canyon de Chelly, where its haunting sound inspired me to craft my own instruments. As a doctor of medicine, my focus on healing has expanded to embrace music as a pathway to peace and restoration. I create one-of-a-kind Native American–style flutes, blending woodworking skill with a deep respect for their history and spiritual power. Recently, I have turned to the ancestral Puebloan rim-blown flute, whose resonant, unique sound I believe holds great promise as a healing instrument.
Ancestral Native American Flutes
Journey into the world of ancestral music through the story of Native American flutes. We’ll explore the archeology of ancient instruments, from the famed “broken-flute cave” discoveries to the Chaco Canyon flutes, and uncover the legend of Kokopelli—the flute player and fertility god whose image still echoes across the Southwest. Along the way, you’ll learn how these flutes create their haunting sounds, compare rim-blown flutes from around the world, and discover how I craft my own flutes to make them more accessible for today’s players. The program concludes with a live performance, bringing the voices of these ancestral instruments to life once more.
Date & Time: Friday, April 10, 2026 ~ 4:00-5:00 PM
Cost: $15/person
Please contact mcarrillo@thefort.com or call 303-839-1671 with any questions or to cancel a reservation.
Silas Soule: Colorado's Forgotten Hero
Silas was an abolitionist, a practical joker, an actor, singer, Army recruiter, Civil War soldier, Indian fighter and peacemaker. As a man of conscience with an unwavering moral compass, he argued against the attack of the 3rd Colorado on the Cheyenne and Arapaho at Sand Creek, and would not fire upon them. Was this one of the first times an American soldier refused to follow an illegal order? He later told the truth of what he saw at Sand Creek, testified about it, and was probably killed over it. Though his killer, Charles Squier was captured, he escaped and was never pursued to face justice. How did Charles Squier get away with it?
Date & Time: Friday, May 8, 2026 ~ 4:00-5:00 PM
Cost: $15/person
Please contact mcarrillo@thefort.com or call 303-839-1671 with any questions or to cancel a reservation.
Philip Feigin
Phil Feigin is a retired lawyer and amateur historian. After earning his undergraduate degree in Wisconsin in 1971 and spending several years acting, singing, and working assorted jobs, he received his JD from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1977. Following early work in private practice, he found his professional calling as a state securities regulator, a career that brought him to Denver in 1982. He later served as Colorado’s Securities Commissioner during the height of the penny stock era, spent a brief period in Washington, D.C., and returned to Denver in 2000 as a securities partner. He retired from private practice in 2018.
Throughout his legal career, Phil nurtured a deep interest in Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, and Colorado history—an interest that led him to the short but remarkable life of Captain Silas Stillman Soule of the 1st Colorado Cavalry, a true and largely forgotten Colorado hero.