Fort Larned National Historic Site

National Historic Site Kansas
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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.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

Central Kansas has a four-season climate. Winter tends to be cold and dry, with average daytime highs below 40F (4C). Foehn winds blowing across the Great Plains from the Southwest periodically raise temperatures above 80F (27C). Unsettled warmer air, higher winds, and severe weather arrive in the spring and often last through early July. Late summer days hover above 90F (32C) and readings over 100F (38C) are not uncommon. Fall is variable but generally milder with showers changing to snow and ice later.

Address

1767 KS Hwy 156, Larned, KS 67550

Activities & Topics

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 Architecture and Building African American Heritage Commerce Trade Forts Hispanic American Heritage Latino American Heritage Military Infantry and Militia Indigenous and Native Warrior Native American Heritage Transportation Roads Routes and Highways Wars and Conflicts Indian and Frontier Wars Grasslands Prairies

Operating Hours

wednesday

8

monday

8

thursday

8

sunday

8

tuesday

8

friday

8

saturday

8

Location

Coordinates: 38.18047491, -99.21836664

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