Special Event

Event

'Good Ol’ Days’

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Fee:

Free.

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, June 3, 2023

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

8 hours

Type of Event

Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Guided Tour
Living History
Volunteer Event

Description

Join a ranger for a walk back in time to the “Good’ Ol’ Days” Saturday, June 3, 2023. Programs and living history activities will be ongoing from 9 am - 4 pm. And meet at the park Visitor Center. All activities are free and open to the public. To find out more, please contact the park at 620-223-0310.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3

9 a.m. – Tallgrass Prairie Walk
10 a.m. – Ranger Guided Tour of the Fort
11 a.m. – Artillery Demonstration
Noon – Flash Flood: Westward Expansion Discussion
1 p.m. – Ranger Guided Tour of the Fort
2 p.m. – Artillery Demonstration
3 p.m. – Democracy Run Wild: Bleeding Kansas Discussion
4 p.m. – Ranger Guided Tour of the Fort

Throughout the Day:
• What's in my backpack? A discussion about what a soldier needs on patrol on the prairie.
• A discussion around the Underground Railroad.

Reservation or Registration: No


Contact Information

Visitor Center
620-223-0310
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