News Release

Native American Dance Presentation and Native Craft Workshop

Native American Fancy Dancers, dancing with park visitors

NPS Photo

News Release Date: June 2, 2026

Contact: Carl Brenner, 620-223-0310

Learn Native American stories and experience dance performances by the Oklahoma Fancy Dancers. Then create traditional corn husk dolls in Native Plains fashion. All activities are free and open to the public.

SATURDAY, JUNE 7
10 a.m.: Ranger Guided Tour of the Fort, meet in the Visitor Center.
1 p.m.: Oklahoma Fancy Dancers (Native American Cultural Dance Presentation), Parade Ground.
2:30 p.m.: Make & Take Traditional Native Corn Husk Doll Workshop for youth and some space for adults, meet inside of the Grand Hall.

Fort Scott National Historic Site, a unit of the National Park Service, is open Friday through Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Park grounds are open daily from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. For more information or to learn how to get involved, call 620-223-0310 or visit www.nps.gov/fosc.