Labor Day Weekend Military Living History
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Fort Larned will be abuzz with activity as park staff and volunteers portray the living fort as it was in the 1860s and 1870s. Watch soldiers perform rifle and cannon demonstrations, blacksmiths working raw metal into finished products and bakers creating meals for the troops. Interact with living history interpreters throughout the site including ladies of the post wearing elaborate Victorian dresses and soldiers in historic uniforms. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
Labor Day Weekend Military Living History
Phone : 620-285-6911 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : chamber@larned.org
Web: www.nps.gov/fols
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