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Uncover Fort Collins' Past: A History Tour Adventure
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Overview
Fort Collins Early Settlement/Town Beginnings Tour invites everyone to step back in time and discover the stories that shaped this vibrant Colorado town. Mark Serour, owner and historical interpreter, brings history to life with engaging tales and period attire. This tour is the only one in Fort Collins that combines a guided van ride with visual aids, offering a unique and immersive experience.
What to Expect: The tour explores key historical sites, including the Cache la Poudre River Valley Settlement, Auntie Stone's Cabin, Strauss Cabin Remains and Harmony Mill. Guests will handle historic objects and receive a personalized stagecoach ticket. It includes transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
What's Excluded: This tour does not specify any exclusions. 
Highlights
Step Back in Time: Explore Fort Collins' early days with a historical interpreter.
See History Come Alive: Enjoy period clothing and interesting visual aids.
Comfortable Tour: Travel in an air-conditioned van for a relaxed experience.
Handle History: View and handle real historic objects.
Sentiment Analysis
The tour is highly regarded for its knowledgeable guide and engaging storytelling. While most find the experience enriching, a few suggest more activity and detail.
Customers enjoyed Mark's storytelling ability.
Tourists praised the guide's extensive historical knowledge.
Visitors really found the visual aids to be very helpful.
Guests appreciate the unique and detailed history of the area.
Some visitors would have preferred more walking and less driving.
A few customers mentioned the tour could be longer and more detailed.
The Journey
Cache la Poudre River Valley Settlement
Delve into the captivating narrative of the Cache la Poudre River valley's first pioneers. Discover how these intrepid individuals carved out a life in this fertile landscape, their struggles and triumphs intricately linked to the founding of Fort Collins. Walk the Poudre corridor and imagine the challenges and opportunities faced by these early settlers as they built the foundations of a thriving community.
Auntie Stone's Cabin
Step back in time at Auntie Stone's cabin, a tangible reminder of the Euro-American settlement that began here in 1859. Learn about the pivotal role of the U.S. Army in providing protection for these early civilians and envision the rugged frontier life. This site provides a fascinating glimpse into the establishment of a community amidst the vastness of the American West.
Strauss Cabin Remains
Take a short walk along the Cache la Poudre River to discover the remnants of the Strauss cabin. Envision the lives of those who called this place home, nestled along the riverbank. Reflect on the challenges and rewards of pioneer life as you stand amidst the echoes of the past. The peaceful setting along the river offers a serene moment to connect with the history of the region.
Harmony Mill
Marvel at the meticulously restored Harmony Mill, a four-story brick testament to Fort Collins' early grain refining industry. Constructed in 1886 by the “Farmers Protective Association Harmony Mills,” it stood in competition with the nearby Lindell Mill. Admire the architectural details of this handsome building and learn about the vital role of agriculture and industry in shaping the city's identity. A visit to Harmony Mill offers a captivating journey into Fort Collins' industrious past.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes historic object viewing, handling, and a personalized stagecoach ticket. Travel will be in an air-conditioned vehicle. There are no specified exclusions. Details on pickup/dropoff/meetup are not provided in the given information.
Hot Tip
Many guests find Mark's stories fascinating, so be sure to ask lots of questions!.
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