Event

Memorial Day Weekend Living History Event

Fort Larned National Historic Site

Fee:

Free.

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, May 27, 2023

Time:

8:30 AM

Duration:

8 hours and 30 minutes

Type of Event

Living History

Description

We'll have our usual living history events along with some special programs throughout the weekend.

Saturday

10:00AM – Blacksmith Demonstration

11:00AM – Firing Demonstration with Small Arms, Howitzer and Ordnance Rifle

1:00PM – Fort Larned Fashions

2:00PM – Firing Demonstration with Small Arms, Howitzer and Ordnance Rifle

3:00PM – Play Ball! 19th Century baseball game (you're invited to join the fun!)

4:30PM – Retreat Ceremony (flag lowering ceremony)

 

Sunday

10:00AM – Blacksmith Demonstration

11:00AM - Firing Demonstration with Small Arms, Howitzer and Ordnance Rifle

1:00PM – Cemetery Program

2:00PM - Firing Demonstration with Small Arms, Howitzer and Ordnance Rifle

3:00PM – Kansas Music History – Speaker: Derrick Doty, Flint Hills Fiddler

4:30PM – Retreat Ceremony (flag lowering ceremony)

 

Monday

10:00AM – Blacksmith Demonstration

11:00AM - Firing Demonstration with Small Arms and Howitzer

1:00PM – Military Discipline at Fort Larned

2:00PM - Firing Demonstration with Small Arms and Howitzer

3:00PM – To Live or Die at Fort Larned: Army Medicine

4:30PM – Retreat Ceremony (flag lowering ceremony)

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.

Reservation or Registration: Yes


Contact Information

Fort Larned Visitor Center
620-285-6911
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