​​Discover the history of Fort Collins and the surrounding region with Traces of the Past History Tours when you join us for:

* Riding and walking tours or
* Formal presentations

Choose from one of our four tour options highlighting Fort Collins and the surrounding region or sign up for a customized presentation or step-on tour (touring coaches). Our tour guide shares historic stories of the area's past, presenting in period clothing with original and reproduction period objects that help to create a “window into the past.” We bring history to life and help you feel the spirit of our surrounding region by learning about the people who came before us.

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MEET OUR TEAM

Mark Serour
​​Owner | Principal Interpreter

​Raised in Colorado, Mark has lived in Fort Collins since 1992. He is passionate about history and holds a BA in History from Colorado State University and a MA in History (concentration Military and 19th Century American West) from American Military University. 

One of Mark's greatest strengths is connecting people to history through storytelling and his subject knowledge is evidenced by 25+ years of research. 

​Professional experience includes:

• History Interpreter with the National Park Service, Fort Laramie NHS (Fort Laramie, WY); Greeley History Museum - Centennial Village (Greeley, CO); Rupp House History Center (Gettysburg, PA)
• Adjunct Instructor of U.S. History and Colorado History at Aims Community College (Greeley, CO) and Front Range Community College
  (Fort Collins, CO)
• Assistant Museum Director at Trinidad History Museum (Trinidad, CO), Museum Collections Assistant with History Colorado
• Guest Speaker - Council on America’s Military Past (Rapid City, SD); Scottsbluff NM (Scottsbluff, NE); Fort Collins Westerners (Fort Collins, CO)
• Living historian 20 years specializing in both 19th century civilian and military impressions.

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Wendy Mamula Serour
Owner | Community Engagement & Business Development

​Originally from Upstate New York, Wendy has lived in Fort Collins for over 30 years. She holds a BA in Graphic Design from Buffalo State University and has a passion for connecting people and developing relationships through community engagement.

When she's not serving in her role in the field of sustainability, you can find her serving as the driver for Traces' tours, filming videos at obscure historic sites throughout Colorado, or enjoying the company of Traces' wide-range of guests including Colorado residents, visitors from various parts of the United States, and travelers from as far away as the Netherlands, France, and England!

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