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.

Volunteers demonstrating the use of a mountain howitzer during one of Fort Larned's living history weekends.

Artillery Demonstration

The historic sandstone buildings at Fort Larned date to 1868

Aerial Photo of Fort Larned

Volunteers help recreate the U.S. Army flag lowering ceremony known as Retreat.

Flag Retreat

A volunteer shows visitors how soldiers lived during the 1860s at Fort Larned.

Visitors in the Barracks

The blacksmith demonstration is one of the most popular living history demonstrations.

Blacksmith Demonstrations at Fort Larned

Buffalo Soldier re-enactors help bring Fort Larned's history to life.

Fort Larned National Historic Site

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