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Fort Larned National Historic Site
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Fort Larned National Historic Site is located on Kansas Highway 156, six miles west of Larned, KS.  Admission to the site is free.

Explore the fort's buildings and grounds on guided or self-guided tours, watch living history demonstrations, interact with living history actors and park rangers, and experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the best-preserved fort from the Indian Wars period.  The Visitor Center features restrooms, drinking fountains, exhibits, a 10-minute A/V program, and a bookstore.

 

Directions – Fort Larned is located in western Kansas.

Operating Hours & Seasons – The site is open daily, year-round with few exceptions.

Fees & Reservations – Admission to the site and tours are free.  Information on reserving tours for large groups.

Things to Do – Learn more about opportunities to experience Fort Larned.

Things to Know Before You Come – Information on pets, wheelchair accessibility, weather and more that might affect your visit.

Brochures – Request a brochure be mailed to you.
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Kansas Climate
Breezy and variable weather defines the western Kansas climate.
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Tour Fort Larned with a ranger!
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Fort Larned was established in 1859 to protect U.S. interests on the Santa Fe Trail, the primary overland trade route between the United States and Mexico in the mid-1800s.
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Last Updated: August 31, 2010 at 09:33 MST