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News Release Date: December 11, 2020
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George Elmore, 620-285-6911
Santa couldn’t decide who was naughty or who was nice at Fort Larned the year of 1867, so he decided to visit the post in person. Watch as Santa becomes a soldier of the day, finding out where is bunk is, getting a uniform, and learning how to march properly. By the end of the day, it was very clear to Santa who was naughty and who was nice.
This virtual event was filmed entirely on location at Fort Larned NHS, utilizing the staff and volunteers that work there. So, in the future, if you fancy yourself a visit to Fort Larned, you’ll not only see the same sights, but some of the same faces as well. And not only is there the best preserved site along the Santa Fe Trail, but Fort Larned NHS includes a History and Nature Trail where you can see a nearly uninterrupted view of Kansas Prairie.
Fort Larned NHS hopes that by hosting this virtual event, families from all over the country might be able to enjoy a Christmas-y twist on learning what life was like for these frontier soldiers. While this year, Fort Larned NHS is only hosting a virtual event, they hope in future years to host both virtual and physical events.
Fort Larned National Historic Site is located six miles west of Larned on Kansas Highway 156. For Information on planning a visit see our Plan Your Visit page, call 620-285-6911, or email e-mail us. For information on area tourism partners, lodging, dining, and community services go to www.larnedks.org or call (620) 285-6916.
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Last updated: December 11, 2020