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Get InspiredNorth AmericaUnited StatesKansasLarnedFort Larned National Historic Site

Fort Larned National Historic Site

US
National Historic Site·Educational, Somber, Historic, Authentic
Volunteers demonstrating the use of a mountain howitzer during one of Fort Larned's living history weekends.
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The historic sandstone buildings at Fort Larned date to 1868
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The blacksmith demonstration is one of the most popular living history demonstrations.
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Volunteers help recreate the U.S. Army flag lowering ceremony known as Retreat.
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A volunteer shows visitors how soldiers lived during the 1860s at Fort Larned.
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Volunteers demonstrating the use of a mountain howitzer during one of Fort Larned's living history weekends.
Photo by from Nps
The historic sandstone buildings at Fort Larned date to 1868
Photo by from Nps
The blacksmith demonstration is one of the most popular living history demonstrations.
Photo by from Nps
Volunteers help recreate the U.S. Army flag lowering ceremony known as Retreat.
Photo by from Nps
A volunteer shows visitors how soldiers lived during the 1860s at Fort Larned.
Photo by from Nps
Young visitors get their picture taken with Santa during the fort's Christmas Past event.
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Buffalo Soldier re-enactors help bring Fort Larned's history to life.
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Fort Larned National Historic Site stands as one of the most complete and authentic examples of a mid-19th-century frontier army post. Located in Larned, Kansas, the site features remarkably preserved sandstone buildings that once sheltered the 'Guardians of the Santa Fe Trail.' Visitors can explore the barracks, officer quarters, and workshops that served as a vital military hub during the 1860s and 1870s. The site provides a somber and educational look into the complexities of the Indian Wars era and the daily lives of the soldiers stationed on the plains, making it a cornerstone of American westward expansion history.

Fort Larned National Historic Site stands as one of the most complete and authentic examples of a mid-19th-century frontier army post. Located in Larned, Kansas, the site features remarkably preserved sandstone buildings that once sheltered the 'Guardians of the Santa Fe Trail.' Visitors can explore the barracks, officer quarters, and workshops that served as a vital military hub during the 1860s and 1870s. The site provides a somber and educational look into the complexities of the Indian Wars era and the daily lives of the soldiers stationed on the plains, making it a cornerstone of American westward expansion history.

Address
1767 KS Hwy 156
Websitenps.gov
Phone620-285-6911

Highlights

  • Authentic 1860s sandstone architecture

  • Restored barracks and officer quarters

  • Insight into the Santa Fe Trail history

  • Educational exhibits on the Indian Wars

Best For

History enthusiasts and families interested in American westward expansion.

Currency

USD $

Time of Day

Lunch

Languages Spoken

English

Occasion Tags

Educational, Family, History Buffs

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Location

Larned, Kansas, United States
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