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Fort Scott National Historic Site
Public Lands Day

Help make America’s Best Idea Even Better at Fort Scott National Historic Site

 

Join Fort Scott National Historic Site in making America’s Best Idea – the national parks – even better.  On Saturday, September 26, come and celebrate National Public Lands Day.  This annual event educates Americans about environmental, natural and cultural issues, and the need for shared stewardship of our valued and irreplaceable lands.

 

You are invited to view an exclusive preview of Ken Burns’ upcoming documentary, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea.  This event is a special chance to get a sneak peek at the upcoming 12-hour, six part documentary that will premier nationwide on PBS stations starting Sunday, September 27, 2009.  The 30-minute preview showings at Fort Scott National Historic Site will be at 10 a.m., 12:00 noon, and 3:00 p.m.

 

Volunteers play an integral part in park operations in the National Park Service.  More than 390 National Parks currently offer volunteer opportunities.  Fort Scott’s volunteers bring different backgrounds, skills, and talents that enrich our park programs greatly.  Park staff will be available at each preview to answer questions and offer information for prospective volunteers.

 

Also, the site will be selling the soundtrack and companion book to the PBS Series, as well as the National Park versions of Monopoly, Scrabble, and Uno.

 

Join us for a national day of service and celebration in your 391 national parks.

 

The normal entrance fee of $3.00 per person age 16 and older is being waived during National Public Lands Day.

 

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African American, American Indian, and white soldiers trained at Fort Scott.

Did You Know?
Soldiers at Fort Scott formed the first "rainbow coalition" during the Civil War. African American, American Indian, and Euro American soldiers fought in this area. Many, including the First Kansas Colored, Sixth Kansas Cavalry, and elements of the Indian Home Guard trained at Fort Scott.
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Last Updated: September 20, 2009 at 18:09 MST