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Fort Scott National Historic Site, a unit of the National Park System that has been designated a National Historic Landmark, is located at 101 Old Fort Blvd. in Fort Scott, KS. Fort Scott is open daily from 8:00am to 5:00pm, April-October and 9:00am to 5:00pm, from November-March. The site is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
(620) 223-0310. Visit Website. medium Activity Level View Photo Gallery. Fort Scott National Historic Site. History. Open Daily – Winter Hours 8:30AM – 4:30PM (through March 31) Fort Scott National Historic Site in the heart of historic downtown Fort Scott tells the story of America growing up.
Website. http://www.nps.gov/fosc. During the Civil War, the Union Army reestablished a military post at Fort Scott to defend the middle border. It served as a supply base for operations in Missouri, Arkansas, and Indian Territory, and a recruitment and training center for Union troops.
Fort Scott National Historic Site to preserve, protect, and interpret nationally significant historic resources related to the opening of the West, the Permanent Indian Frontier, the Mexican-American War, Bleeding Kansas, the Civil War, and the expansion of railroads.
Representing a military fort of the 1840s, much of Fort Scott's story focuses on the role of the U.S. Army on the frontier, The site interprets the 1840s era with interpretive exhibits, period furnishings, and living history programs that include artillery demonstrations.
Relive. Our Story. Founded in 1842, Fort Scott was part of the Western Frontier, Bleeding Kansas, and the Civil War. Now Fort Scott welcomes visitors from around the world, offering them the opportunity to relax from a hectic life. Renew your mind and spirit with spa services to yoga.
Fort Scott National Historic Site. 231 reviews. #1 of 14 things to do in Fort Scott. Historic SitesBattlefields. Write a review. What people are saying. “ Interesting Fort to Visit ” Oct 2022. We toured several of the buildings, and bought some items in the visitor center gift shop. By Christina B. “ East Stop with Lots of History ” May 2023.
