Naturalization Ceremony at Fort Scott National Historic Site

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Special Naturalization Ceremony in Fort Scott, Kansas
The United States District Court for the District of Kansas holds a special naturalization ceremony at the Fort Scott National Historic Site in Fort Scott, Kansas each year in late September. The Honorable Teresa J. James, United States Magistrate Judge for the District of Kansas, presides over the ceremony on the grounds of the Fort. The ceremony features musical performances from the Fort Scott High School orchestra and choir in addition to local and regional dignitaries.

Over 100 applicants are naturalized at the yearly ceremonies, which is free and open to the public. In case of rain or other inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at Fort Scott Memorial Hall.

Additional information is available at: www.nps.gov/fosc/planyourvisit/calendar.htm
 

Last updated: December 23, 2020

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