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National Historic Site · KS

Fort Larned National Historic Site

Discover a complete and authentic army post from the 1860s -1870s! This well-preserved fort on the Santa Fe Trail shares a tumultuous history of the Indian Wars era. The sandstone constructed buildings sheltered troops who were known as the Guardians of the Santa Fe Trail.

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Photos

Men in 19th century U.S. Army uniforms fire a reproduction period cannon.
Volunteers demonstrating the use of a mountain howitzer during one of Fort Larned's living history weekends.
Sandstone army buildings arranged in a square around parade ground.
The historic sandstone buildings at Fort Larned date to 1868
Man in leather apron hammering hot steel in blacksmith shop.
The blacksmith demonstration is one of the most popular living history demonstrations.
Men in 19th century U.S. Army uniforms lower an American flag.
Volunteers help recreate the U.S. Army flag lowering ceremony known as Retreat.
Man in 19th century U.S. Army uniform interacts with visitors in period barracks.
A volunteer shows visitors how soldiers lived during the 1860s at Fort Larned.
Three young children having their picture taken with Santa Claus in a period room.
Young visitors get their picture taken with Santa during the fort's Christmas Past event.
African American men in 19th century cavalry uniforms on horseback.
Buffalo Soldier re-enactors help bring Fort Larned's history to life.

Activities

  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Living History
  • Historic Weapons Demonstration
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store