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EPISODE · Aug 1, 2025 · 30 MIN

Fort Larned National Historic Site

from Road Trip Stories: The History · host Grant Rothberg

In today's episode: Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.On the vast Kansas prairie, Fort Larned stood as a monument to America's conflicted soul. It was a fortress built to project military power and conquer the Plains tribes , yet it was also tasked with keeping peace by distributing food and supplies to them. This episode explores the fort's paradoxical role as both a war machine and a diplomatic outpost , a flashpoint on the Santa Fe Trail where cultures clashed with tragic consequences.Road Trip Stories are made possible by the generous support of our partners. Let the experts at Rothberg Realty Group help with your next real estate need. They know the meaning of the American Dream of homeownership. Text or call Grant and his team a shot at (281) 688-6551.

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