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2023 Memorial Day Weekend Events

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Date: May 22, 2023
Contact: Fort Larned Visitor Center, 6320-285-6911

Along with our usual living history groups and volunteers we have some special programs lined up for the weekend. Join us for the fun!

Saturday

10:00 am – Blacksmith Demonstration
11:00 am – Firing Demonstration with Small Arms, Howitzer and Ordnance Rifle
1:00 pm – Fort Larned Fashions
2:00 pm – Firing Demonstration with Small Arms, Howitzer and Ordnance Rifle
3:00 pm – Play Ball! 19th Century Baseball Game (the public is invited to join the fun!)
4:30 pm – Retreat Ceremony (flag lowering ceremony)

Sunday

10:00 am – Blacksmith Demonstration
11:00 am - Firing Demonstration with Small Arms, Howitzer and Ordnance Rifle
1:00 pm – Cemetery Program
2:00 pm - Firing Demonstration with Small Arms, Howitzer and Ordnance Rifle
3:00 pm – Kansas Music History – Speaker: Derrick Doty, Flint Hills Fiddler
4:30 pm – Retreat Ceremony (flag lowering ceremony)

Monday
10:00 am – Blacksmith Demonstration
11:00 am - Firing Demonstration with Small Arms and Howitzer
1:00 pm – Military Discipline at Fort Larned
2:00 pm - Firing Demonstration with Small Arms and Howitzer
3:00 pm – To Live or Die at Fort Larned: Army Medicine
4:30 pm – Retreat Ceremony (flag lowering ceremony)

Note: Programs might be changed or cancelled due to weather or staffing. If you want to make sure about a specific program before you come, call us at 620-285-6911.

Fort Larned National Historic Site is located six miles west of Larned on Kansas Highway 156. You can find information on visiting on our Plan Your Visit Page, by calling 620-285-6911, or emailing us. For information on area tourism partners, lodging, dining, and community services go to www.larnedks.org or call (620) 285-6916.



Last updated: May 22, 2023

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Mailing Address:

1767 KS Hwy 156
Larned, KS 67550

Phone:

620-285-6911
This phone is answered during regular business hours. After hours calls will be answered the next day. Please select a mailbox or leave a message on the main extension when the fort is closed.

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