Was a key military post in the development of our nation's westward explansion. It was built to protect mail and freighting routes along the Santa Fe Trail. From 1859 to 1878 it played a key role in Indian / White relationships. Today it's one of the best-preserved Indian Wars forts in the United States.

Was established in 1988 as a 501 (c) 3 organization. It's mission is to assist Fort Larned National Historic Site in restoring, preserving, developing, and interpreting the Fort's cultural, historical and natural resources for the benefit of the public and posterity.