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, May 26, 2018
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, May 27, 2018
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, May 28, 2018
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>>
Saturday, June 02, 2018
Good Ol' Days
Enjoy the great outdoors at Fort Scott National Historic Site as the site joins the city of Fort Scott in celebrating this town-wide festival.   details>>
Wednesday, July 04, 2018
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>>
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