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.
When the fort was established in 1842, the nation was still young and confined largely to the area east of the Mississippi River.
Many volunteer opportunities are available, let us know where you would like to help.
Take a virtual tour of Fort Scott through 360 degree views.
Interactive maps, self-guided tours, programs and events, and more. Download the official, free, app today!
Join Fort Scott in remembering the ultimate sacrifice made to keep this country free.
We invite you to learn about the Fort's rich history through our online movie.
Currently, Fort Scott offers four distance learning programs so that your school or group can learn its stories remotely.
Lesson plans related to the Missouri Compromise and Statehood
Fort Scott has three junior ranger booklets. They are all posted online. Electronic resources will help you do them remotely.
New Educational videos portraying life at Fort Scott National Historic Site
Ranger guided tours and programs at Fort Scott
Last updated: May 5, 2023
