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Special Event
Event
Murder and Mayhem at the Fort, Special Halloween Candle Lantern Tours
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Fee:
Free.Location:
Check in at the park's Visitor Center.Dates & Times
Date:
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Time:
6:30 PM
Duration:
1 hour and 30 minutes
Type of Event
Campfire/Evening Program
Guided Tour
Description
Tuesday, October 31, 2023, join Fort Scott National Historic Site for a special candle lantern walk through the Murder and Mayhem at the Fort. Tour leaders, from the 1840s-1860s, will share some of the lesser told tragedies and macabre events that were far too common in Fort Scott’s 19th century. These four special Halloween lantern tours will start every 30 minutes beginning at 6:30 pm. Space is limited and required reservations will open Friday, October 13, at 8:30 am.
Those with reservations, please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to park and get oriented. Participants are advised to please dress for the weather and conditions, as the entire tour will be outside and on sidewalks.
Reservation or Registration: Yes
Space is limited and required reservations will open Friday, October 13, at 8:30 am. there will be four tours with 20 people per tour. Call the Visitor Centr at 620-223-0310
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NPS Image: C. Brenner