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Special Event

Event

Labor Day Weekend at Fort Larned

Fort Larned National Historic Site

Fee:

Free.

Dates & Times

Date:

Monday, September 1, 2025

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

7 hours and 30 minutes

Type of Event

Living History

Description

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.

Reservation or Registration: No