Last updated: January 30, 2021
Thing to Do
Discovering Life at Fort Scott
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Come join staff and volunteers at Fort Scott as they bring the 1840s to life by dressing in period clothing. At select times during the summer, the site features demonstrations such as historic cooking, artillery drills, and flag retreat ceremonies. You can also see costumed interpreters portraying laundresses, soldiers, surgeons, and other residents of Fort Scott in the 1840s
Details
Duration
15-120 Minutes
The duration of the activity is up to the visitor. it depends on how long they want to interact at each station. Living history demonstrations range from fifteen minutes to thirty minutes depending on the activity. Contacts at stations are generally five to ten minutes in duration.
Activity
Living History
Interpreters dressed out in period costume demonstrate what life was like at Fort Scott in the 1840s.
Age(s)
0-99
People of all ages are welcome to participate in these activities although young children may be frightened at the sound of the artillery demonstrations.
Pets Allowed
Yes
Pets allowed at all outdoor activities provided they are on a leash.
Activity Fee
No
Fort Scott National Historic Site does not charge a fee for entering the site or to participate in these activities.
Location
Fort Scott National Historic Site
The activities take place at several of the buildings and on the parade ground of the site, depending on the specific activity.
Reservations
No
No reservations needed.
Season
Summer
Most living history activities take place between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.
Time of Day
Day
Most living history activities take place between 10 am and 4 pm and mostly on the weekends, provided staff is available.
Accessibility Information
Most of the living history activities take place on the first floors of buildings or on the parade ground and are accessible to the mobility impaired. Service animals are welcome at all of these activities. We ask that they be on a leash.