News Release

2024 Memorial Day Weekend Events

Small arms firing demonstration.

NPS Photo

News Release Date: May 21, 2024

Contact: Fort Larned Visitor Center, 620-285-6911

Fort Larned NHS – If there are soldier drilling on the Fort Grounds and ladies living in luxury on Officers’ Row it must be time once again for the biggest living history event in Western Kansas – Memorial Day Weekend at Fort Larned. Along with our usual living history groups and volunteers we have some special programs lined up for the weekend. Join us for the fun!

Saturday
10:00AM – Living in Luxury: Life on Officers’ Row
11:00AM – Steadfast Springfields: Small Arms Firing Demonstration
1:00PM – Wearing the Yellow: Life as a Cavalry Soldier
2:00PM – Manmade Thunder: Artillery Firing Demonstration
3:00PM – Martial Music: Communication in the Army
4:30PM – Retreat Ceremony (lowering the flag)

Sunday
10:00AM – Living in Luxury: Life on Officers’ Row
11:00AM – Steadfast Springfields: Small Arms Firing Demonstration
1:00PM – Wearing the Red: Life as an Artillery Soldier
2:00PM – Manmade Thunder: Artillery Firing Demonstration
3:00PM – Martial Music: Communication in the Army
4:30PM – Retreat Ceremony (lowering the flag)

Monday
10:00AM – Living in Luxury: Life on Officers’ Row
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 – Wearing the Blue: Life as an Infantry Soldier
4:30PM – Retreat Ceremony (lowering the flag)

Note: Programs might be changed or cancelled due to weather or staffing. If you want to make sure about a specific program before you come, call us at 620-285-6911.

Fort Larned National Historic Site is located six miles west of Larned on Kansas Highway 156. For information on visiting go to the Plan Your Visit page on our website, call 620-285-6911, or email us. For information on area tourism partners, lodging, dining, and community services go to www.larnedks.org or call [phone].