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Get InspiredNorth AmericaUnited StatesKansasFort ScottFort Scott National Historic Site

Fort Scott National Historic Site

US
Historic Site·Educational, Historic, Serene
A field of sunflowers adds a splash of color to a view of the parade ground at Fort Scott.
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Picture of the Post Hospital
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Officers quarters at Fort Scott bathed in the light of the afternoon sun.
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Soldiers on horseback patrol the prairie.
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High school students dressed as laundresses demonstrate laundry methods of the 1840s
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A field of sunflowers adds a splash of color to a view of the parade ground at Fort Scott.
Photo by from Nps
Picture of the Post Hospital
Photo by from Nps
Officers quarters at Fort Scott bathed in the light of the afternoon sun.
Photo by from Nps
Soldiers on horseback patrol the prairie.
Photo by from Nps
High school students dressed as laundresses demonstrate laundry methods of the 1840s
Photo by from Nps
Image of flags from the Symbols of Sacrifice event.
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Fort Scott National Historic Site preserves a vital era of American history, spanning from 1842 to 1873. Located in Fort Scott, Kansas, the site offers visitors a chance to explore the original structures and parade grounds that once served as a military outpost on the frontier. The surrounding tallgrass prairie serves as a living witness to the conflicts between soldiers and settlers and the enduring fight for freedom. Through its exhibits and preserved architecture, the site tells the story of how the United States transformed from a young republic into a united transcontinental nation. It is an essential destination for anyone interested in the social, military, and political forces of the 19th-century American West.

Fort Scott National Historic Site preserves a vital era of American history, spanning from 1842 to 1873. Located in Fort Scott, Kansas, the site offers visitors a chance to explore the original structures and parade grounds that once served as a military outpost on the frontier. The surrounding tallgrass prairie serves as a living witness to the conflicts between soldiers and settlers and the enduring fight for freedom. Through its exhibits and preserved architecture, the site tells the story of how the United States transformed from a young republic into a united transcontinental nation. It is an essential destination for anyone interested in the social, military, and political forces of the 19th-century American West.

Address
1 Old Fort Blvd.
Websitenps.gov
Phone6202230310

Highlights

  • Restored 19th-century military buildings

  • Expansive tallgrass prairie landscapes

  • Exhibits detailing frontier conflicts and the fight for freedom

  • Authentic parade grounds and historic architecture

Best For

History buffs and families interested in 19th-century American frontier life.

Currency

USD $

Average Cost

$50-$100 p/day

Time of Day

Lunch

Languages Spoken

English

Occasion Tags

Educational, Family, History Enthusiasts

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Location

Fort Scott, Kansas, United States
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