15-120 MinutesFee applies
Discovering Life at Fort Scott
Fort Scott National Historic Site
Living History Programs
Come join staff and volunteers at Fort Scott as they bring the 1840s to life by dressing in period clothing. At select times during the summer, the site features demonstrations such as historic cooking, artillery drills, and flag retreat ceremonies. You can also see costumed interpreters portraying laundresses, soldiers, surgeons, and other residents of Fort Scott in the 1840s
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Living HistoryMilitaryUS ArmyCostumed interpreters
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Duration
15-120 Minutes
Duration Details
The duration of the activity is up to the visitor. it depends on how long they want to interact at each station. Living history demonstrations range from fifteen minutes to thirty minutes depending on the activity. Contacts at stations are generally five to ten minutes in duration.
Fees
Fort Scott National Historic Site does not charge a fee for entering the site or to participate in these activities.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Summer
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
Most of the living history activities take place on the first floors of buildings or on the parade ground and are accessible to the mobility impaired. Service animals are welcome at all of these activities. We ask that they be on a leash.
Pets
Yes — Pets allowed at all outdoor activities provided they are on a leash.
Reservations
No — No reservations needed.
Age Info
People of all ages are welcome to participate in these activities although young children may be frightened at the sound of the artillery demonstrations.
Location
Fort Scott National Historic Site