Hays CVB
The Society of Friends of Historic Fort Hays will offer a free-to-the-public, two-day encampment event to commemorate and celebrate local Fort Hays period history. “Historic Fort Hays Days: Where History Lives!” will be a celebration of culture and history on June 11-12, 2022 at the Historic Fort Hays Site at 1472 US Hwy 183 Alternate.
Planned activities for the two-day event and 19th Century festivities include period encampments of Cheyenne and Arapaho Nations, infantry soldiers, Buffalo Soldiers, scouts, historical figure portrayals, vintage dress-up photos, historical speakers under the Chautauqua-style tent, music, dancing, vintage baseball game, old time preaching on Sunday morning, and much more.
SATURDAY, JUNE 11
9:00 a.m.: Take in the encampment on the grounds: Cheyenne and Arapaho village, Buffalo Soldiers, scout camp with Buffalo Bill, sutler’s store, blacksmith demonstrations, fort tours, bread and butter demonstration, wagon rides, vintage photos, gun displays and more.
9:30 a.m.: Leo E. Oliva speaking – “Railroaded: The Industry That Shaped Kansas” (under the tent)
10:30 a.m.: Sherrie Smith speaking – “From Leeches to Lasers - A Look Back at How We Got From There to Here” (under the tent)
11:30 a.m.: Cheyenne and Arapaho Introduction and oratory (under the tent)
Lunch: Local Food Truck
1:00 p.m.: Leo E. Oliva speaking – “Railroaded: The Industry That Shaped Kansas” (under the tent)
2:00 p.m.: Sherrie Smith speaking – “From Leeches to Lasers - A Look Back at How We Got From There to Here” (under the tent)
3:00 p.m.: Cheyenne and Arapaho introduction and oratory (under the tent)
Take this opportunity to enjoy the period encampment on the grounds and grab a bite at the food truck.
6:00-8:00 p.m.: Blackwolf band and dance caller will lead dances from 6-8, but you are free to just listen to the delightful period music!
SUNDAY, JUNE 12
10:00 a.m.: Old time church service and hymn singing with Cheyenne and Arapaho Nations sharing their native songs and traditions.
Lunch: Local Food Truck
1:00 p.m.: “Post Nine” and “Hays City 9” vintage base ball game, 1869 rules!
For additional information, call the Historic Fort Hays Site at 785-625-6812 or check the Society of Friends of Historic Fort Hays Facebook page event.