Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Tired Iron Show!

The Tired Iron Show is nearly here! Join us October 8-9, 2011.

View the schedule of events here:
www.santafetrailcenter.org http://www.santafetrailcenter.org/index/Tired%20Iron%20Show%202011.pdf

Location
Santa Fe Trail Center Museum Grounds
2 miles west of Larned, Kansas on K-156 Hwy

Date & Time
Saturday & Sunday
October 8 & 9, 2011
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Admission
$4 for 16 & over, under 16 free

Contact Information
Ruth Olson Peters, Museum Director
620-285-2054
museum@santafetrailcenter.org

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Cornhusk Dolls Workshop

NEWS RELEASE

Santa Fe Trail Center
1349 K-156 Hwy
Larned, KS 67550
620-285-2054
Release Date: Immediate
Date: September 22, 2011
The Santa Fe Trail Center presents:
The October Cornhusk Dolls Workshop
     The Santa Fe Trail Center, Larned, invites the public to a Cornhusk Dolls Workshop presented by Fort Larned Park Ranger, Ellen Jones. This is the perfect time of year to make a cornhusk doll to add to your fall decorations. There many uses for cornhusks, but not with such lasting appeal as the cornhusk doll. All ages will enjoy this exciting activity. But space is limited, so call now to reserve your space! 
     The program will be held in the Trail Center’s auditorium at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 16.  Admission to this program, and all third Sunday of the month programs, is half price: Adults - $2.00, Students ages 12 to 18 - $1.50, Children ages 6 to 11 - $0.75, Fort Larned Historical Society members – Free. Reservations Required. 
     The Santa Fe Trail Center is located 2 miles west of Larned on Hwy K-156. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from  9 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information regarding this program, the museum, or how to become a Fort Larned Historical Society member call 620-285-2054 or visit our website at www.santafetrailcenter.org.

Saturday, September 10, 2011

"A Long Way to Santa Fe" Program

NEWS RELEASE

Santa Fe Trail Center
1349 K-156 Hwy
Larned, KS 67550
620-285-2054

Release Date: Immediate
Date: September 18, 2011

The Santa Fe Trail Center presents:
A Long Way to Santa Fe

     The Santa Fe Trail Center, Larned, invites the public to a program by David Clapsaddle, a well known local historian. He will introduce a traveling trunk filled with artifacts that would have been carried along the Santa Fe Trail. The program is based on a story written for students, but is sure to be a treat for all ages!

     The program will be held in the Trail Center’s auditorium at 2:00p.m. on Sunday, September 18.  Admission to this program, and all third Sunday of the month programs, is half price: Adults - $2.00, Students ages 12 to 18 - $1.50, Children ages 6 to 11 - $0.75, Fort Larned Historical Society members – Free.

     The Santa Fe Trail Center is located 2 miles west of Larned on Hwy K-156. The museum is now observing its summer hours and is open 7 days a week 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information regarding this program, the museum, or how to become a Fort Larned Historical Society member call 620-285-2054 or visit our website at www.santafetrailcenter.org.