The annual Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching. Check out this preview for things you can expect to see in this weekend of living history demonstrations and presentations. Come see Fort Larned stir to life this Memorial Day weekend.
Along with living history groups and volunteers there are other special programs lined up for the weekend with activities starting May 24 and ending May 26, 2025.
Saturday
10:00AM – Strike the Iron: Blacksmithing Demonstration
11:00AM – Steadfast Springfields: Small Arms Firing Demonstration (with bonus Artillery Firing Demonstration)
1:00PM – Martial Music: Communication in the Army
2:00PM – Manmade Thunder: Artillery Firing Demonstration
3:00PM – Living in Luxury: Life on Officers’ Row
4:30PM – Retreat Ceremony (lowering of the flag)
Sunday
10:00AM – Strike the Iron: Blacksmithing Demonstration
11:00AM – Steadfast Springfields: Small Arms Firing Demonstration (with bonus Artillery Firing Demonstration)
1:00PM – Changing Standards: How the US Army uniform changed in Fort Larned’s military era of 1859-1878
2:00PM – Manmade Thunder: Artillery Firing Demonstration
3:00PM – Living in Luxury: Life on Officers’ Row
4:30PM – Retreat Ceremony (lowering of the flag)
Monday
10:00AM – Strike the Iron: Blacksmithing Demonstration
11:00AM – Steadfast Springfields: Small Arms Firing Demonstration
12:00 Noon – Saluting of the Flag (including a cannon salute)
1:00PM – Remembering the Fallen: Cemetery Program
2:00PM – Manmade Thunder: Artillery Firing Demonstration
3:00PM – Living in Luxury: Life on Officers’ Row
4:30PM – Retreat Ceremony (lowering of the flag)
Programs might be changed or cancelled due to weather or staffing. Travelers who want to make sure about a specific program may call at 620-285-6911.
Fort Larned National Historic Site is located 6 miles west of Larned on Kansas Highway 156. More information is available at www.nps.gov/fols, by calling 620-285-6911, or emailing [email protected]. For information on area tourism partners, lodging, dining, and community services go to www.larnedks.org or call (620) 285-6916.
