• Aerial View of Fort Larned

    Fort Larned

    National Historic Site Kansas

Labor Day at the Fort Sept. 3 - 5, 2011

Weapons Demonstration
Weapons Demonstration
Toni Williams

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Date: August 29, 2011
Contact: Fort Larned NHS, 620-285-6911

Saturday, Sunday, and Monday activities include Infantry and Cavalry Weapons demonstrations and talks, Pack Horse demonstrations, an Artillery program, and Horse Shoeing demonstrations. Young visitors can earn a Junior Ranger badge. Something for everyone to enjoy at this event.

Did You Know?

Fire

The 10th Cavalry, an all-black regiment,  was stationed at Fort Larned from 1867 to 1869.  They departed after a fire ripped through the regiment’s stables, killing dozens of horses and destroying valuable supplies and equipment. More...