Beecher Island Battle Memorial Reunion of the Scouts

08/29/2026

Here’s our line-up for the Reunion of the Scouts. Saturday breakfast, the reliable Bicentennial FCE group will again be serving up eggs and biscuits & gravy with all the sides! Saturday lunch will feature food trucks. Last year we had some back out last minute. We believe we will have at least 4 this year. Sunday morning, Farm Bureau federation will serve a Free pancake breakfast.
The Buffalo Soldiers will be back for the first time in a few years, with horsemanship demonstrations and history of their unit, and Scott Chartier will be with us on Saturday afternoon presenting his perspective on some plains history, and also a special presentation Sunday morning during flag raising, commemorating the United States 250th Anniversary! Join us for 2 days of activities September 19-20, just 3 weeks away!

08/26/2026

Just in time for the 127th annual Reunion of the scouts. We gave you a teaser earlier this summer, and now here is the finished product!

#156 Beecher Island, CO
One of our favorite locations had us back to celebrate the America 250 - Colorado 150 Commemoration America250 !❤️💙🇺🇸
We cannot say enough how impressed we are with the dedication of those who serve this site. We are so excited for the many events planned for the reunion. Check the comments out for the full list. It’s gonna be fun!!

A HUGE thanks to Jeff and Kristi Hurlburt for putting us up for the night. Just good people and a blessing to us!

Until next time!!
History Colorado

07/06/2026

*correction* Actually not even able to get a license and collect. Lot of information in that document, and I misunderstood one of the paragraphs.

07/06/2026

In March of this year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife(CPW) adopted new regulations concerning, among other things, private collecting of wild ornate box turtles. As of May 1, when these regulations went into effect, it is no longer legal to collect and possess this native species without passing an online course and purchasing a license to do so for private use only. As such, unfortunately the long-standing Beecher Island turtle races that take place annually in September, will no longer be held. We understand this is a huge disappointment for many folks, and we share in your frustration.

06/10/2026

Don’t forget! The stagecoach arrives at Beecher Island on Wednesday around 3:00 in the afternoon. Come enjoy rides on the coach, western history, visits with the cowboys, chuck wagon dinner available. They will also be carrying and delivering mail from children and seniors in SW Missouri. Come join us!

This is going to be fun!

05/16/2026

This is going to be fun!

04/22/2026

We would love to see you there for the 127th annual reunion!

04/11/2026

Schedule and Event information for upcoming Arikaree River Rendezvous April 24-26th 2026.