News Release

Celebrate Independence with the Sights and Sounds of 1860s Military Fireworks

Old Glory flying over the Fort Scott parade ground

NPS Photo

News Release Date: June 28, 2021

Contact: Carl Brenner, 620-223-0310

Celebrate the anniversary of American independence with the sounds of cannon fire while honoring the service men and women who have defended the United States for the past 245 years. Fort Scott National Historic Site will accept the donation of the Lunette Blair building and land in a public ceremony/photo-op on the site in Skubitz Plaza, Saturday, July 3, at 11am.

Saturday and Sunday, July 3 and 4, 2021, Fort Scott National Historic Site will have artillery demonstrations, tours, programs, and living history activities throughout the day. On Monday, July 5, 2021, festivities continue with tours, programs, and living history.

Saturday, July 3
10:00 pm - Guided Tour of the Fort
11:00 am - Donation of Lunette Blair Property Ceremony
1:00 pm - Guided Tour of the Fort
2:00 pm – The Summer of 1861
3:00 pm - Artillery Demonstration
4:00 pm - Artillery Demonstration

Sunday, July 4
10:00 am – Civil War Small Arms Discussion
11:00 am Guided Tour of the Fort
1:00 pm - Guided Tour of the Fort
3:00 pm – The History of Combat Photography (Civil War to Present)

Monday, July 5
10:00 am – Civil War Small Arms Discussion
11:00 am Guided Tour of the Fort
1:00 pm - Guided Tour of the Fort
3:00 pm – The History of Combat Photography (Civil War to Present)

Visitors and local residents are reminded that fireworks are not permitted on the grounds of Fort Scott National Historic Site.