Event
Frontier Fourth of July Celebration
Fee:
Free. Fort Laramie National Historic Site is a free site.Location: LAT/LONG: 42.204179, -104.558161
Activities throughout the fort!
Dates & Times
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Type of Event
Events start at 9:30 am and continue until the retreat parade starting at 5:15 pm.
Description
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
9:30 A.M. - Military flag raising and cannon firing
10:00 A.M. - Historic games (greased pole climb, penny dive, sack race and 50-yard dash. Prizes will be awarded)
11:00 A.M. - "The Merchant Family” Concert
12:00 P.M. - National Salute (double cannon firing)
1:00 P.M. - Hank Cramer Concer
2:00 P.M. - Trotters Equestrian Drill Team
3:00 P.M. - Pony Express Program and Demonstrations
3:30 P.M. - “The Merchant Family” and Hank Cramer - Encore Presentations
4:30 P.M. - Junior Soldiers’ Drill (recommended for ages 7-12)
5:15 P.M. - Retreat Parade and Cannon Firing
ONGOING ACTIVITIES
9:30-7:00 - Cold Sarsaparilla, Root Beer, Birch Beer & Creme Soda at the Soldiers’ Bar
10:00-4:30 - Trader’s Store, Emigrant Wagon and Soldier’s Encampment Living History Stations Open
All Day - Picnic Area Open. Bring Your Own Picnic Lunch & Enjoy! (Food Service Will Not Be Available at the Park)
Reservation or Registration: No
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