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Traces of the Past History Tours



Feed your mind & ignite your imagination.

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​Fort Collins:
​Military Years
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Fort Collins:
​Early Settlement/
​Town Beginnings
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Riverside Lantern Talks (June-August)


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Field Excursions

For millennia indigenous peoples have made the region that comprises present-day NE Colorado, SE Wyoming, and W Nebraska their home. It wasn’t until the early 18th century when the first recorded Europeans passed through. It is only ironic that the earliest encounters between the two groups were contentious as that is how their relationship, and that with the Euro-Americans who entered the region much later, would largely be characterized.

The human story of this tri-state region is one of hope, despair, heroics, and shame. It contains elements of triumph and tragedy, gain and loss. Throughout it all was an omnipresent clash of cultures whose differences determined the course of events. Yet, despite the maelstrom of emotions elicited by all of it, the story persists, has shaped, and continues to shape, the region in which those of us who are inhabitants, ​call home.
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At Traces of the Past History Tours, we endeavor to impart the rich story of the region through informative and engaging van tours that take travelers to several historically meaningful sites.  Visiting the selected site locations and listening to the tour guide narrative will enlighten and open your eyes to the land, people, and events that comprise the region’s history.  We believe that education and fun are one in the same. ​If you feel the same, then we invite you come aboard, step into history, and experience for yourself the traces of
​the past.

T E S T I M O N I A L S

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My family was visiting from the Midwest and we took the
​Fort Collins Military Years tour. Our guide knew so much about the history of Fort Collins – it was great to learn more about our community’s past. I recommend this tour to anyone wanting to spend some time learning!"

Barb, Fort Collins, CO - 2018

"Fanfreakingtastic talk! Factual storytelling full of intrigue, education, insight and vivid word imagery! All in a socially distanced beautiful outdoor setting. Highly recommend this engaging series. Can't wait for the July edition! Owner Mark Serour is a master storyteller!"
Ana, Boulder, CO - 2020

"We had two great tours with Mark. He is extremely knowledgeable and entertains questions. We highly recommend his tours!"
Patty, Stockton, CA - 2021
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