1767 KS-156, Larned, KS 67550
The program schedule has now been determined for Fort Larned’s Independence Day celebration!
10AM – Cannoneer’s Hop: Learn the steps to load and fire a howitzer in this hands-on program for all ages with a howitzer firing demonstration to follow.
11AM – Steadfast Small Arms: firing demonstration with the small arms used at Fort Larned.
12NOON – Saluting the Flag: A historic tradition.
1PM – Manmade Thunder: Instant Artillery firing demonstration.
2PM – Arrows vs. Bullets: Comparing and contrasting weapons use by the Plains Indians and US Army.
3PM – Working at Fort Larned: Civilians at Fort Larned, their roles, and the Army’s reliance on them.
We hope you’ll join us for these programs and enjoy the fort as we bring this frontier post to life!
NOTE: All programs are subject to change due to staffing and weather.
To ensure a program is still scheduled, call us at 620-285-6911.
