Fort Scott National Historic Site

Celebrate American independence with immersion in America’s history while honoring the men and women who have defended the United States through the growth of our nation.

On Friday, July 4th,  we will lead Fort tours, and honor all those who have fought for our freedom.

Programs TBD 

Visitors and community members are reminded that fireworks are not permitted on the grounds of Fort Scott National Historic Site.

Park buildings will be open from 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Park grounds are open daily from a half hour before sunrise until a half hour after sunset. To find out more or become involved in activities at the Fort, please contact the park at 620-223-0310 or visit our website at www.nps.gov/fosc.

Celebrate the summer holidays with talks, tours, demonstrations, and living history programs about Fort Scott's role in pivotal events of American History in the place where it happened!

10:00 am Guided Tour of the Fort

1:00 pm - Guided Tour of the Fort

Join a Ranger for some bird trivia and a bird walk to celebrate Valentine's Day and participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count. Test your knowledge about pairs and courtship in the bird realm and earn some Valentine's Day candy. Meet at the Visitor Center, bring your binoculars, wear comfortable shoos, and dress for the weather.

Fort Scott National Historic Site is hosting its Annual Civil War Encampment, April 18 and 19, 2026.  Join us each day to experience cavalry, artillery, and infantry troops drilling, preparing for battle, and sharing stories of life during the Civil War. Talk to a blacksmith as he brings raw metal to life with his hammer, learn the process of crafting lead musket balls, and speak with volunteers portraying some of the women who provided support to the troops and operations during the Civil War.

Bring the family or friends and challenge them to a tug-o-war and other play historic lawn games.  The weekend is full of fun for the whole family straight from the 1800’s!

 Encampment Program Schedule: TBD

Fort Scott National Historic Site invites you to join the park in placing the flags for the “Symbols of Sacrifice” Field of Honor Friday morning, May 22, 2026. To ensure everyone can help, we encourage individuals and groups to plan on arriving from 8:30 a.m. through 1 p.m., but you may help as long as you wish. To find out more and to become involved, please contact the park at 620-223-0310, email us at fosc_interpretation@nps.gov, or just come out and help.

Symbols of Sacrifice continues the entire Memorial Day Weekend, Friday, May 22nd through Monday, May 25th. The Field of Honor will be open throughout during normal park grounds hours from a half hour before sunrise until a half hour after sunset all weekend. Fort Scott National Historic Site also encourages volunteers to help us retire the display on Tuesday, May 26th. This is an all-weather event.

The Field of Honor with its approximately 8,500 flags commemorate the ultimate sacrifice members of the United States Armed Forces have made to keep this country free. Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day. It originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971.