Overview
About Fort Scott National Historic Site.
Promises made and broken! Who deserves to be free? The fight for freedom! Soldiers fighting settlers! Each of these stories is a link in the chain of events that encircled Fort Scott from 1842-1873. All of the site's structures, its parade ground, and its tallgrass prairie bear witness to this era when the country was forged from a young republic into a united transcontinental nation.
Weather
Spring and autumn are pleasant with mild temperatures. Summers are generally hot and humid, while winters are mild with periods of cold weather, snowfall, and ice storms. Thunderstorms, some severe, are common throughout the spring and summer. During periods of severe weather, visitors should seek shelter, as the area is prone to lightning strikes. Visitors are advised to check the weather prior to traveling.
Gallery
Photos of Fort Scott National Historic Site.
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Things to do
Discover Fort Scott National Historic Site.
Discovering Life at Fort Scott
15-120 MinutesLiving History Programs
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Healthy Parks, Healthy People
10-20 MinutesFort Scott encourages outdoor exercise to improve health. Get out and walk to help reduce stress, improve brain function, and instill a sense of well-being. Take advantage of a gentle stroll through Fort Scott's beautiful grounds.
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Virtual 360 Fort Scott Tour
60-120 MinutesTake a tour of Fort Scott through a series of 360 degree panoramic views of the buildings, furnished rooms and exhibit areas.
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