Special Event

Event

Annual "Old Fashioned" Fourth of July Celebration

Fort Laramie National Historic Site

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 42.202260, -104.557630


Fort Laramie National Historic Site

Dates & Times

Date:

Sunday, July 4, 2021

Time:

9:30 AM

Duration:

7 hours

Type of Event

Festival
Living History
Other
Performance

Description

Fort Laramie National Historic Site will celebrate Independence Day in genuine frontier style.  The fort invites the public to bring their friends and families, and plan to have a fun-filled day. Admission to the park on the Fourth of July - and every day - is free.

For many years, Fort Laramie NHS has been a traditional part of Independence Day activities in southeast Wyoming. As in years past, the day will be packed with events and offer something for everyone. The observance this year begins on July 4, at 9:30 am with a military flag-raising ceremony.

Activities for the kids will be held from 9:30 am to noon and will include the greased pole climb, Jounior Soldier's Drill and an Artillery Drill (don't worry mom and dad - no live rounds will be fired during the drill) 

At 11:00 pm The Merchant Family will perform a fiddle concert showcasing 19th century emigrant and military music.  This special concert will be held at the bleachers north of the visitor center.

At noon a 38-gun salute will be presented at the flagpole, including the firing of the park`s 12-pound Mountain Howitzer. 

At 1:00 pm an artillery demonstration will  be held at the artillery range north of the visitor center and at 2:00 pm the 
Pony Express Association will present a special program and "mail exchange" demonstratthe same location. 

The Trotters equestrian drill team will perform at 3:00 pm. Once again, the sights and sounds of 19th century horse-mounted drill will be seen and heard on the historic parade ground.  The Trotters will be followed by and encore performance by the Merchant Family.

The day will end with a "final bang" as park staff recreates an 1876 period retreat parade and cannon firing for the lowering of our national colors at 4:30 pm.

Throughout the day, park visitors can visit the Post Trader's Store. The 1883 Soldiers Bar will also be open selling sarsaparilla, crème soda, and birch beer.

Join us for an old-fashioned, event-filled day of family fun and activities! For the latest information about Fort Laramie National Historic Site's programs and events call (307) 837-2221.

Reservation or Registration: No


Contact Information

Eric Valencia
307-837-2221 ext. 3011
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