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SPECIAL EVENTS-2005

Civil War Encampment April 9-10, 2005 Good Ol' Days June 4-5, 2005

Frontier Garrison Life
May 28, July 2, September 3, 2005

 Frontier Days-September 24-25, 2005
Highlights in History-May 29-30, July 3-4. and September 4-5, 2005 Candlelight Tour-December 2-3, 2005

CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT-APRIL 9-10, 2005

1st Kansas Colored at Civil War Encampment in 2003

Enjoy a weekend of Civil War history as the Union Army reoccupies Fort Scott. Period music, living history demonstrations and portrayals will be featured. <----

FRONTIER GARRISON LIFE-MAY 28, JULY 2, SEPTEMBER 3, 2005

Reenactors portraying Officers and Wives

Experience 1840s military life as reenactors bring Fort Scott to life <---

HIGHLIGHTS IN HISTORY-MAY 29-30, JULY 3-4. AND SEPTEMBER 4-5, 2005

Chautauqua Players in 1998

Join the rangers and volunteers of Fort Scott National Historic Site for fascinating programs on the history of Fort Scott. <----

GOOD OL' DAYS - JUNE 4-5, 2005

Good Ol'Days Musicians

Experience the pageantry of our Nation’s history as you visit Fort Scott National Historic Site during Good Ol’ Days on Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5. Stroll the grounds as you take part in living history programs and activities from 9:00 – 4:00 both days. Entry to the historic site is free this weekend only. .<----

FRONTIER DAYS: NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE- SEPTEMBER 24-25, 2005

Native American Encampment

A weekend of programs about Native American culture, children's activities and a Saturday evening campfire program.<----

FORT SCOTT CANDLELIGHT TOUR - DECEMBER 2-3, 2005

Reenactors in the Dragoon Barracks during Candlelight Tour

Experience the tumultous events of the mid 1800s as over 100 reenactors bring Fort Scott to life. Guided tour by reservations only. Reservations begin on Saturday, November 5. Tickets are $5.00 each. Call (620) 223-0310. <----