Lincoln State Historic Site
The most widely visited state historic site in New Mexico, Lincoln Historic Site is part of a community frozen in time—the 1870s and 1880s. The monument includes 17 structures and outbuildings, 4 of which are open year round and 2 more seasonally as museums.
Lincoln, New Mexico, United States - June 2, 2012. Old building used by the Lincoln County Historical Society. Lincoln was at the center of the Lincoln County War, 1876-1879, and is the historical home of Billy the Kid.
Two annual events that put the spotlight on Lincoln County Western History:
Old Lincoln Days, held in Lincoln the first weekend in August, includes re-enactments of Billy the Kid’s Last Escape, a pageant, parade, arts and crafts, and food.
Fort Stanton Live takes place at Fort Stanton Historic Site over the second weekend in July and features historical re-enactments, lectures on the events that shaped the region, live music and food.