From the Fort Larned National Historic Site...
1767 Highway 156, Larned
As with all our living history events, we hope to bring you the best programs and demonstrations this coming Labor Day weekend! These programs, great for the whole family, are a fantastic way to spend the holiday weekend and we hope to make your learning experience as entertaining and enjoyable as possible.
Saturday (Aug. 31)
10AM – Blacksmith Demonstration
11AM – Steadfast Small Arms – Firing demonstration with the trusty small arms of Infantry and Cavalry
1PM – The Fort as a Town: How Fort Larned sustained life and operations
2PM – Manmade Thunder – Firing demonstration with the M1841 Mountain Howitzer and Instant Artillery soldiers
3PM – The Women of Fort Larned: How ladies of all ages and classes shaped the culture and life at Fort Larned
4:30PM – Retreat Ceremony – A ceremonial lowering of the flag accompanied by a ranger program explaining what’s going on
Sunday (Sept. 1)
10AM – Blacksmith Demonstration
11AM – Steadfast Small Arms – Firing demonstration with the trusty small arms of Infantry and Cavalry
1PM – Defending the Fort: A walking tour discussing how Fort Larned prepared for attacks that never came
2PM – Manmade Thunder – Firing demonstration with the M1841 Mountain Howitzer and Instant Artillery soldiers
3PM – The Women of Fort Larned: How ladies of all ages and classes shaped the culture and life at Fort Larned
4:30PM - Retreat Ceremony – A ceremonial lowering of the flag accompanied by a ranger program explaining what’s going on
Monday (Sept. 2)
10AM – Blacksmith Demonstration
11AM – Steadfast Small Arms – Firing demonstration with the trusty small arms of Infantry and Cavalry
1PM – The Fort as a Town: How Fort Larned sustained life and operations
2PM – Manmade Thunder – Firing demonstration with the M1841 Mountain Howitzer and Instant Artillery soldiers
3PM – The Women of Fort Larned: How ladies of all ages and classes shaped the culture and life at Fort Larned
4:30PM - Retreat Ceremony – A ceremonial lowering of the flag accompanied by a ranger program explaining what’s going on
NOTE: All programs are subject to change due to weather and staffing. For any questions or to confirm a program is still scheduled, call 620-285-6911 or email fols_internet@nps.gov.