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Fort D.A. Russell Days
Warren has been a part of Cheyenne Frontier Days since its inception in 1897.
Cheyenne Frontier Days was first held Sept. 23, 1897, when Battery A, 76th Field Artillery, fired a cannon, alerting the crowd to head to the rodeo. The cannon was fired again, signifying the start of the rodeo. Throughout the day, a mock battle was preformed by Fort D.A. Russell troops.
The Thunderbirds have taken part of CFD since 1963, which is when they preformed their first public show. They have preformed a show every year since.
Base leadership decided an open house would be staged along with the Thunderbird show. This event was named Fort D.A. Russell Days. Annually, volunteer re-enactor's set up period camps depicting military activities from the early 1800s to present day. This open house is a time-line of camps showing the growth of military life and equipment from the 1800s.
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Cheyenne Frontier Days/D.A. Russell Days Gate Hours of Operation
July 20 through July 29
Gate 1 will be open 24/7, and all general populace with no military affiliation must use Gate 1, located off Randall Avenue (I-25, Exit 11)
Gate 2 will be open from 6 a.m. to midnight. All commercial vehicles must use Gate 2, located off Missile Drive (I-25, Exit 10D)
Gate 5 will be open from 6 a.m. to midnight. Gate 5 is located off Central Avenue (I-25, Exit 12)
All gates will return to their normal hours of operation July 30.
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United States Air Force Thunderbirds Air Show
July 25, 2012
Parking lots will open at Laramie Country Community College (LCCC) beginning at 8:00 a.m. on the day of the event, and will remain open until the lots are full. The lot will hold approximately 2,500 vehicles. Once the lots are full or 9:00 a.m., whichever comes first, College Drive will be closed to traffic at Fox Farm Road and College Drive and Avenue C and College Drive.
Handicap Parking - Handicap parking will be available at LCCC until the parking areas are full and the roads to the College are closed by local law enforcement officials. If handicap parking is needed, please arrive early. The buses from the remote parking locations are not handicap accessible. If handicap visitors go south on College Drive from I-80 they will need to make a right at the first entrance to LCCC. Parking volunteers will direct handicap visitors to the handicap parking locations. Handicap parking will be located in the DV parking area close to show center.
Remote Parking Areas - The shuttles run from Holliday Home Plaza on Nationway and Cheyenne Plaza on East Lincolnway. Four shuttles at each location start at 7:00 a.m. with about 20 minutes between pickups. The shuttles will return from LCCC to the Plazas around 11:00 a.m., or as soon as the roads are open to traffic.
Holliday Home Plaza (Ashley Home Furnishings): Pickup is on Nationway itself - park in the plaza parking lot and walk up to Nationway for pickup.
Cheyenne Plaza (Murdoch's): Pickup point is at the Armadillo Restaurant (restaurant is closed) |
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2012 Schedule for Base Open House Fort D. A. Russell Days
Muskets to Missiles
Friday, July 20
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Living History Presentations, Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB. Parking along the street. Free
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Chuck wagon food, food will be available for purchase outside cooked using an authentic chuck wagon. Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB.
10:00 a.m. - American Revolution Historic Military Demonstration, Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB. Parking along the street. Free
10:0 0 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Buffalo/Beef Roast bring your family and friends for Roasted Buffalo, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Corn and a Dinner Roll served for lunch with cold beverages available for purchase at Trail's End Club, 1st Building on left as you enter main gate, F. E. Warren AFB.
11:00 a.m. - Security Forces Dog Presentation, Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB. Parking along the street. Free
1:00 p.m. - American Revolution Historic Military Demonstration, Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB. Parking along the street. Free
2:00 p.m. - Indian Wars Cavalry Saber Military Demonstration, Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB. Parking along the street. Free
3:00 p.m. - The Trotters Cavalry Performance. Demonstration of historical Cavalry Precision Riding Drills, Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB. Parking along the street. Free
Saturday, July 21
8:00 a.m. - Buffalo Stampede. 5K and 10K race held at F. E. Warren AFB open to the general public. Registration day of race, $25. Day-of-race registration and check-in/packet pickup begins at 6:30 a.m. at the gazebo adjacent to the parade field at F. E. Warren AFB. Parking along the street parallel to the parade field.
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Chuck wagon food. Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB.
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Muskets to Missiles Displays, modern ICBM mission displays at F. E. Warren AFB with UH-1N helicopter, Last bus departs at 3:00 for tour. Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB. Parking along the street. Free
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Tours of Minuteman ICBM Launch Facility (U-1, with Payload Transporter) Launch Control Center Trainers, and visit the Base Museum, Maintenance Vehicles. Transportation is provided for tours on base, pickup at F. E. Warren AFB. Please provide picture ID for the tour, no cameras or large bags allowed. Last bus leaves at 2:30 for the tour. Free
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Living History Presentations Demonstrations, Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB. Parking along the street. Free
10:00 p.m. - Indian Wars Cavalry Saber Military Demonstration, Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB. Parking along the street. Free
10:0 0 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Buffalo/Beef Roast. Trail's End Club, 1st Building on left as you enter main gate, F. E. Warren AFB.
12:00 p.m. - High Noon Gunfight demonstration by the Wyoming Widowmakers Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB. Parking along the street. Free
1:00 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Living demonstartions of various periods in history. Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB. Parking along the street. Free
6:00 p.m. - Period Style Dance. Historic period clothing or western attire preferred but not required. Dance instruction will be provided and is for the whole family. Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB. Parking along the street. For more information please contact 773-2980. Free
Sunday, July 22
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Muskets to Missiles Displays, modern ICBM mission displays at F. E. Warren AFB with UH-1N helicopter, Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB. Parking along the street. Free
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Chuck wagon food, food will be available for purchase outside cooked using an authentic chuck wagon. Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB.
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Tours of Minuteman ICBM Launch Facility (U-1, with Payload Transporter) Launch Control Center Trainers, and visit the Base Museum, Maintenance Vehicles. Transportation is provided for tours on base, pickup at F. E. Warren AFB. Please provide picture ID for the tour, no cameras or large bags allowed. Last bus leaves at 2:30 for the tour. Free
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. -- Living History Presentations Demonstrations, Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB. Parking along the street. Free
9:00 - 2:30 p.m. -- Warren Spouses' Historic Homes Tour and Warren ICBM & Heritage Museum Tour. National Register Historic buildings will be on display for visitor viewing. Transportation is provided for tours on base, pickup at F. E. Warren AFB. Please provide picture ID for the tour, no cameras or large bags allowed. Last bus leaves at 2:30 for the tour. Free
10:0 0 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. -- Buffalo/Beef Roast. Trail's End Club, 1st Building on left as you enter main gate, F. E. Warren AFB.
9:00 a.m. -- Historic Church Service, Centennial LLake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB. Parking along the street. Free
11:00 a.m. - Security Forces Dog Presentation, Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB. Parking along the street. Free
12:00 p.m. - High Noon Gunfight demonstration by the Wyoming Widowmakers Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB. Parking along the street. Free
1:00 p.m. - Ft. D. A. Russell Days Historic World War II Military Demonstration, Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB. Parking along the street. Free
2:00 p.m. - Indian Wars Cavalry Saber Military Demonstration, Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB. Parking along the street. Free
Wednesday, July 25
8:00 a. m. - College Drive closes to through traffic. Traffic for Air Show parking allowed on College Drive 8:00a.m.-9:30 a.m. You can catch a ride at the Holiday or Cheyenne Plaza free of charge. For more information, call 773-3381/778-1291
10:00 a.m. - The USAF Thunderbird Aerial Demonstration will be held over Laramie County Community College. Crowds will be entertained with a live active duty Air Force Band which will perform before the Thunderbirds Air Show from 8-10 a.m. For more information, call 773-3381/778-1291. |
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