Showing posts with label Fort Larned National Historic Site. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fort Larned National Historic Site. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 22, 2025

What a Block House

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My last entry for Fort Larned is this blockhouse. Initially, it was meant to be a defensive position (which begs the question of why there i...
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Friday, April 18, 2025

Like the Hat?

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I was surprised to see the schoolroom, though it makes sense that some of the officers would have children with them who needed to be taught...
Tuesday, April 15, 2025

All About That Bake

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The next stop on the tour was the bakery. Bread was part of the standard ration for the soldiers, so all those loaves you see lining the wal...
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Friday, April 11, 2025

Tool Time

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Another building held this tool and forge area (it also housed the ambulance). I wish I had visited when the rangers were doing a living his...
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025

General Hospital

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 I was very excited to find the medical ward. It was brighter and cleaner than I expected (though the cleanliness may just be for the touris...
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Friday, April 4, 2025

Home on the Range

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After leaving the visitor center, I started walking around the buildings. My first stop was the barracks. I love that they have all the gear...
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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

No Fooling! Not So Happy Trails

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This year, April Fools is on the same day as one of my normal posts, so while it isn't a bonus this time, it IS a No Fooling post.😀 Ins...
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Friday, March 28, 2025

But There's No Wall!

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My next stop in Kansas was Fort Larned. I liked their entry sign area, which had metal silhouettes of soldiers. What is unusual about this F...
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