Fort Scott National Historic Site

Explore this restored frontier fort and its role in westward expansion, Bleeding Kansas and the Civil War.

Hours

8 a.m. – 5 p.m., daily. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

Contact Information

1 Old Fort Boulevard
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Phone: 620-223-0310
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Location Type

Museum
Interpretive Signs
National Register of Historic Places
Walking Tours

Site Info

Parking
Restroom
Wheelchair
AC / Heating
Bus / RV Parking
Giftshop
Group Tours
Parking
Restrooms
Research Library
Staffed
Water Fountain
Wheel Chair Accessible
The story of Fort Scott is the story of America growing up. When the fort was established in 1842, the nation was still young and confined largely to the area east of the Mississippi River. Yet within a few years, Fort Scott's soldiers became involved in events that would lead to tremendous spurts of growth and expansion. As the nation developed, tensions over slavery led to the conflict and turmoil of "Bleeding Kansas" and the Civil War. Fort Scott takes you through these years of crisis and beyond to the time when the United States emerged as a united, transcontinental nation.

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John LaRoe  |  on 4/3/2015
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Photo Caption: Officers' Quarters on Fort Scott. The building on the left was, for a time, the Free-State Hotel favored by the anti-slavery faction.
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, September 02, 2017
Highlights in History
These summer holiday weekends feature talks, tours, demonstrations, and living history programs about Fort Scott's role in pivotal events of American History in the place...   details>>
Sunday, September 03, 2017
Highlights in History
These summer holiday weekends feature talks, tours, demonstrations, and living history programs about Fort Scott's role in pivotal events of American History in the place...   details>>
Monday, September 04, 2017
Highlights in History
These summer holiday weekends feature talks, tours, demonstrations, and living history programs about Fort Scott's role in pivotal events of American History in the place...   details>>
Thursday, September 07, 2017
On the Road Again - A Visit with the Wyandotte Nation
This 3-day, 2-night tour will journey from Bonner Springs, KS to Wyandotte, OK. The bus tour will include a tour through historic Fort Scott, KS to Miami, OK. We will tour the...   details>>
Friday, December 01, 2017
Candlelight Tour
Witness several magical scenes from the 1840's to commemorate Fort Scott's 175th birthday. Call for tour times. One hour tours run every 15 minutes. Tickets go on sale...   details>>
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