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Life on the Frontier

This program is designed for grades K-4.
The program will be held on May 11 and 12, 2005 at 9:45 a.m. each of these days.
Reservations for this program begin in January 2005. For reservations call 620-223-0310.

The purpose of this program is to acquaint the students with life at Fort Scott in the 1840s.
Interpreters in period dress stationed at different locations will give presentations focusing on various aspects of life at Fort Scott during that era.
The program consists of an introduction to the site's history, and six living history stations.
. The program is wheelchair accessible.
Upon arrival, students are given a brief introduction to the history of the site. They are then split up into groups of 50 students maximum per group. Each group rotates between six stations.
Each station lasts about twenty minutes, with the total program length being two hours and fifteen minutes.
At each station, the students will engage in interactive activities relating to different aspects of life at Fort Scott during the 1840s.
Confirmation and teacher's guides will be sent out in March. Guides will include pre- and post-visit activities.
The program will be presented by students from Nevada High School in Nevada, Missouri.

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This program is designed for grades 5-6.
It will be offered on April 29, May 4-6,and 13 in 2005 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. each of these days.
Reservations for this program begin in January 2005. For reservations call 620-223-0310. When making reservations, allow enough time to arrive 15 minutes before the program begins.

The purpose of this program is to acquaint the students with life at Fort Scott during the primary eras during the site's history: Westward Expansion, Bleeding Kansas and the Civil War.
Interpreters in period dress stationed at different locations will give presentations focusing on an aspect of life at Fort Scott from one of these eras.
The program consists of an introduction to the site's history, and three stations; each station representing a different era of the site's history.
The program is held on designated days in April and May and is offered twice each day.
Each time-frame can accommodate up to 200 people, including students and adults. The program is wheelchair accessible.
Upon arrival, students are given a brief introduction to the history of the site. They are then
split up into three groups of 50 students maximum per group. Each group rotates between the three stations.
Each station lasts thirty minutes, with the total program length being about one hour and forty minutes.
At each station, the students will engage in activities relating to different aspects of life at Fort Scott during the mid-nineteenth century.
Confirmation and teacher's guides will be sent out in March. Guides will include pre- and post-visit activities.
When making reservations, allow enough time to arrive 15 minutes before the program begins.

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Conflict on the Border

This program is designed for grades 7-8.
It is offered throughout the year except for during special events and spring education programs for elementary students. For reservations call 620-223-0310.
For Conflict on the Border programs, groups should make reservations at least three weeks in advance.

Participants in the "Conflict on the Border " have their choice of three programs which respectively address three major themes of the site's history: Manifest Destiny, "Bleeding Kansas," and the Civil War. The programs focus on the role of Fort Scott in each of these time periods.
Programs last from 45 minutes to an hour. Groups of larger than 50 may be divided. The program is wheelchair accessible.
In addition, to these presentations, groups may also participate in our orientation program, a scavenger hunt, or a tour of the fort.
A ranger will work with you in planning an itinerary that best suits your needs.

Manifest Destiny: The 1840s was a time period of rapid territorial acquisition and expansion for the United States. Soldiers from Fort Scott participated in several events which brought about this development. Students at this station will probe the issues of westward expansion and Manifest Destiny in the 1840s by participating in a play that highlights Fort Scott's role in the opening of the West..<---

Bleeding Kansas: The town of Fort Scott was a proslavery center during this period but there were several "Free Soilers" in the surrounding area. Divided loyalties led to incidents of violence on the former parade ground of the fort. At this station, students will explore this time period of the site's history by becoming characters in a drama about this volatile time period. <---

Civil War: During the Civil War, the town of Fort Scott became a hub of Union activity. It served as a supply base and training ground for Union troops operating in the area. At this station, students will learn more about the role that Fort Scott played during the Civil War.<---

Students participate in the Bleeding Kansas Play

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Guided Tours

Groups not wishing to participate in one of the above programs may request a guided tour of the fort.
Guided tours should be reserved three weeks in advance. For reservations, call
(620) 223-0310.
Groups of larger than 50 may be divided.
Allow one hour for the guided tour.
Guided tours are available any time of year except during special events and spring education programs .