Labor Day Weekend at Fort Larned

Fort Larned National Historic Site

Special Event
  • Sep 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
  • Free

Planned programs for Monday (9/1):

 

10:00AM – Strike the Iron: Blacksmithing Demonstration - Making a meat fork

11:00AM – Steadfast Springfields: Small Arms Firing Demonstration

1:00PM – Cannoneers Hop: Learn the steps and teamwork of loading a cannon

2:00PM – Manmade Thunder: Artillery Firing Demonstration

3:00PM – Death in Dark Blue: The story of Private Whitson, a Fort Larned soldier

4:30PM – Retreat Ceremony (lowering of the flag)

 

NOTE: Programs and program times are subject to change. To ensure the program you want to check out is still happening, give us a ring at 620-285-6911.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Schedule

Date:

Sep 1, 2025

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

7 hours and 30 minutes

Event Type

  • Living History