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Fort Scott National Historic SitePhotograph of Powder Magazine and Officers Quarters at Fort Scott
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Fort Scott National Historic Site
Guided Tours
 
  • Guided tours are available any time of year for large groups by advance arrangement except during special events and spring education programs.
  • 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 offered to the public daily at 1:00 p.m. during the summer months, beginning Memorial Day weekend and ending Labor Day weekend.
General Winfield Scott at the time of the Mexican American War  

Did You Know?
The fort was named for General Winfield Scott, who was the commander of all American armies in the 1840s. General Scott was none too happy about it and said that it was done without his knowledge and against his wishes.

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