Ft. D. A. Russell Days/ Muskets to Missiles
Cheyenne and F. E. Warren Air Force Base have literally grown up together. In 1862,
President Lincoln approved plans for a military installation in the Wyoming Territory
to protect the nation's first transcontinental railroad. In 1867, the U. S. Cavalry
established Fort D. A. Russell at a military post the same year Cheyenne was founded.
When Cheyenne Frontier Days was born in September 1897, it was Battery A of the
76th Field Artillery who fired the cannon announcing the beginning of this would–be
historic western celebration.
From the first days of Army cavalry, through several transitions to modern–day Air
Force Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles, the military has played an important
role in every CFD celebration. That tradition carries on with F. E. Warren's open
house dubiously named Fort D.A. Russell Days. Historic home tours, military reenactments
and tours of Minuteman III and Peacekeeper missile systems are on tap for those
who dare to look back in history or forward to the future.
2010 Schedule for Base Open House
Friday, July 23
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Living History Presentations, 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 24
8:00 a.m. – Buffalo Stampede. 10K, 5K and Fun race held at F. E. Warren AFB open to the general public. For registration, information please call (307) 773-4948/4949. Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB. Parking along the street. Free
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) and Launch Control Center Trainers, Base Museum, Maintenance Vehicles: Transporter Erector and Periodic Maintenance Team Van (Tractor/Trailer), Nuclear Payload Transporter, HMMWV, other 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. Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB. Parking along the street. 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
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. BBQ Buffalo Burgers and Beef Burgers with all the fixings at Trail's End Club, F. E. Warren AFB served for lunch with cold beverages. BBQ Buffalo Burgers and Beef Burgers with cold beverages available at Trail's End Club, 1st Building on left as you enter main gate, F. E. Warren AFB. Food will be sold at Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB, also.
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 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, followed by a Ft. D. A. Russell Days Historic Military Demonstration, 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. No experience required. Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB. Parking along the street. For more information please contact 773-2980. Open to the public. Free
Sunday, July 25
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. – Tours of Minuteman ICBM Launch Facility (U-1, with Payload Transporter) and Launch Control Center Trainers, Base Museum, Maintenance Vehicles: Transporter Erector and Periodic Maintenance Team Van (Tractor/Trailer), Nuclear Payload Transporter, HMMWV, other vehicles. Transportation is provided for tours on base, pickup at F. E. Warren AFB. Last bus leaves at 3:00. Please provide picture ID for the tour, no cameras or large bags allowed. Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB. Parking along the street. 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 a.m. – 3:00 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. Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB. Parking along the street. For more information call 773-3381. Open to the public. Free
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. F. E. Warren Car Show, Trail's End Club Parking Lot, People's Choice Award, F. E. Warren AFB. Parking in Trail's End Parking Lot. Free
10:00 a.m. – Security Forces Dog Presentation, Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB. Parking along the street. Free
10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. – Ft. D. A. Russell Days Historic Military Demonstration, Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB. Parking along the street. Free
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. BBQ Buffalo Burgers and Beef Burgers with all the fixings at Trail's End Club, F. E. Warren AFB served for lunch with cold beverages. BBQ Buffalo Burgers and Beef Burgers with cold beverages available at Trail's End Club, 1st Building on left as you enter main gate, F. E. Warren AFB. Food will be sold at Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB, also.
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
Wednesday, July 28
8:00 a.m. – Roads Closed to Laramie County Community College for Air Show. You can catch a ride at Holiday Plaza or Cheyenne Plaza free of charge. For more information, call 773-3381.
10:00 a.m. – The USAF Thunderbird Aerial Demonstration will be held over Laramie County Community College. The Heartland of America Band will perform before the Thunderbirds Air Show from 8-10 a.m. For more information, call 773-3381.
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Open House, Wyoming National Guard Museum, 624 East Pershing Blvd. Parking available on west side of building. For further information, please call: 307-632-7566/307-630-1676. Free
Friday, July 30
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Open House, Wyoming National Guard Museum, 624 East Pershing Blvd. Parking available on west side of building. For further information, please call: 307-632-7566/307-630-1676. Free