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Fort Scott National Historic Site
National Historic Site · KS
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.
Official NPS page →Entrance Fees
This park is fee-free.
Upcoming Events
Naturalization Ceremony
Sep 16, 2026
National Public Lands Day- Prairie Restoration
Sep 26, 2026
Things to Do
Discovering Life at Fort Scott
Living History Programs
Healthy Parks, Healthy People
Fort 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.
Virtual 360 Fort Scott Tour
Take a tour of Fort Scott through a series of 360 degree panoramic views of the buildings, furnished rooms and exhibit areas.
Visitor Centers
- Visitor Center
Source: National Park Service.