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.
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!
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.
Fort Scott National Historic Site invites you to join the park in placing the flags for the “Symbols of Sacrifice” Field of Honor.
Explore, Learn, and Protect! Fort Scott has three junior ranger booklets.
Watch new educational videos portraying life at Fort Scott National Historic Site.
Ranger guided tours and programs at Fort Scott
Last updated: May 12, 2025
