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SUMMARY:Civil War Encampment - Fort Scott National Historic Site Kansas
DESCRIPTION:Civil War Encampment\, enjoy a weekend of Civil War history and living history demonstrations.\n\n\n\nLiving History Activities Abound as Fort Scott National Historic Site Hosts the 36th Annual Civil War Encampment\n\n \n\nFORT SCOTT\, Kansas:  Fort Scott National Historic Site commemorates the Civil War and how it shaped our country by presenting the 36th Annual Civil War Encampment on Saturday and Sunday\, April 21 and 22.  Experience the sights\, sounds\, and smells of the times soldiers marching or on horseback\, rifles firing\, gunpowder hanging in the air.  A variety of interpretive programs will illustrate the role Fort Scott played as a major supply base for federal troops during this pivotal conflict.  \n\n \n\nThe public is invited to participate beginning Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and concluding with the last program at 3 p.m. on Sunday as park volunteers engage in various activities.  Union Cavalry\, Infantry\, and Artillery units will perform military training representing how troops were prepared for battle.  Participate with the Grice family as they perform Victorian Mourning Hair Art.  This is an interactive demonstration so you are invited to make simple hair flowers with them.  On Saturday at 1 p.m.\, join in a guided tour to learn of the many facets Fort Scott played in the Civil War.  At 6:30 p.m.\, retired park historian Arnold Schofield will share insight on the military role of General James Lane's Frontier Guard.  On Sunday at 10 a.m.\, come join in a period Church Service.  Learn about the logistics of feeding soldiers with "Rolling in the Dough" Bake-house Demonstration at 11 a.m.   Cavalry\, Infantry\, and Artillery Demonstrations will continue in the afternoon.\n\n \n\nThe Civil War Encampment is made possible through the generous support provided by volunteer members of the Holmes Brigade\, 4th Missouri Cavalry\, Western Bluecoats Field Hospital\, 3rd Kansas Artillery Battery B\, Friends of Fort Scott NHS\, Inc.\, and a host of Fort Scott National Historic Site volunteers.  \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\nThe schedule of activities is as follows:\n\n \n\nSATURDAY\, APRIL 21\n\n \n\n  9:00 a.m.   Raising the Colors\n\n10:00 a.m.   Cavalry Drill\n\n11:00 a.m.   Infantry Drill and Weapons Demonstration\n\n12:00 p.m.   Artillery Drill and Weapons Demonstration\n\n  1:00 p.m.   Guided Tour: Fort Scott in the Civil War\n\n  2:00 p.m.   Infantry Drill and Weapons Demonstration\n\n  3:00 p.m.   Artillery Drill and Weapons Demonstration\n\n  4:00 p.m.   Flag Retreat\n\n  6:30 p.m.   Lane's Frontier Guard\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nSUNDAY\, APRIL 22\n\n \n\n  9:00 a.m.   Raising the Colors\n\n10:00 a.m.   Church Service\n\n11:00 a.m.   "Rolling in the Dough" - Bake House Demonstration\n\n12:00 p.m.   Artillery Drill and Weapons Demonstration\n\n  1:00 p.m.   Cavalry Drill\n\n  2:00 p.m.   Infantry Drill and Weapons Demonstration\n\n  3:00 p.m.   Artillery Drill and Weapons Demonstration\n\n \n\nwww.nps.gov\n\n \n\nAbout the National Park Service. More than 20\,000 National Park Service employees care for America's 417 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Learn more at www.nps.gov.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Civil War Encampment\, enjoy a weekend of Civil War history and living history demonstrations.<br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-size:14.0pt\;">Living History Activities Abound as Fort Scott National Historic Site Hosts the 36<sup>th</sup> Annual Civil War Encampment</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonottwoold\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">FORT SCOTT\, Kansas:&nbsp\; Fort Scott National Historic Site commemorates the Civil War and how it shaped our country by presenting the 36th Annual Civil War Encampment on Saturday and Sunday\, April 21 and 22.&nbsp\; Experience the sights\, sounds\, and smells of the times&mdash\;soldiers marching or on horseback\, rifles firing\, gunpowder hanging in the air.&nbsp\; A variety of interpretive programs will illustrate the role Fort Scott played as a major supply base for federal troops during this pivotal conflict.&nbsp\; </span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonottwoold\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">The public is invited to participate beginning Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and concluding with the last program at 3 p.m. on Sunday as park volunteers engage in various activities.&nbsp\; Union Cavalry\, Infantry\, and Artillery units will perform military training representing how troops were prepared for battle.&nbsp\; Participate with the Grice family as they perform Victorian Mourning Hair Art.&nbsp\; This is an interactive demonstration so you are invited to make simple hair flowers with them.&nbsp\; On Saturday at 1 p.m.\, join in a guided tour to learn of the many facets Fort Scott played in the Civil War.&nbsp\; At 6:30 p.m.\, retired park historian Arnold Schofield will share insight on the military role of General James Lane&rsquo\;s Frontier Guard.&nbsp\; On Sunday at 10 a.m.\, come join in a period Church Service.&nbsp\; Learn about the logistics of feeding soldiers with &ldquo\;Rolling in the Dough&rdquo\; Bake-house Demonstration at 11 a.m.&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Cavalry\, Infantry\, and Artillery Demonstrations will continue in the afternoon.</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonot\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">The Civil War Encampment is made possible through the generous support provided by volunteer members of the Holmes Brigade\, 4th Missouri Cavalry\, Western Bluecoats Field Hospital\, 3<sup>rd</sup> Kansas Artillery Battery B\, Friends of Fort Scott NHS\, Inc.\, and a host of Fort Scott National Historic Site volunteers.&nbsp\; </span></span><br />\n<br clear="all" />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonot\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">The schedule of activities is as follows:</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonottwoold\;">SATURDAY\, APRIL 21</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonottwoold\;">&nbsp\; 9:00 a.m. &ndash\; Raising the Colors</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonottwoold\;">10:00 a.m. &ndash\; Cavalry Drill</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonottwoold\;">11:00 a.m. &ndash\; Infantry Drill and Weapons Demonstration</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonottwoold\;">12:00 p.m. &ndash\; Artillery Drill and Weapons Demonstration</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonottwoold\;">&nbsp\; 1:00 p.m. &ndash\; Guided Tour: Fort Scott in the Civil War</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonottwoold\;">&nbsp\; 2:00 p.m. &ndash\; Infantry Drill and Weapons Demonstration</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonottwoold\;">&nbsp\; 3:00 p.m. &ndash\; Artillery Drill and Weapons Demonstration</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonottwoold\;">&nbsp\; 4:00 p.m. &ndash\; Flag Retreat</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonottwoold\;">&nbsp\; 6:30 p.m. &ndash\; Lane&rsquo\;s Frontier Guard</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonottwoold\;">SUNDAY\, APRIL 22</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonottwoold\;">&nbsp\; 9:00 a.m. &ndash\; Raising the Colors</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonottwoold\;">10:00 a.m. &ndash\; Church Service</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonottwoold\;">11:00 a.m. &ndash\; &ldquo\;Rolling in the Dough&rdquo\; - Bake House Demonstration</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonottwoold\;">12:00 p.m. &ndash\; Artillery Drill and Weapons Demonstration</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonottwoold\;">&nbsp\; 1:00 p.m. &ndash\; Cavalry Drill</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonottwoold\;">&nbsp\; 2:00 p.m. &ndash\; Infantry Drill and Weapons Demonstration</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonottwoold\;">&nbsp\; 3:00 p.m. &ndash\; Artillery Drill and Weapons Demonstration</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<a href="http://www.nps.gov/"><strong><span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonot\;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt\;">www.nps.gov</span></span></strong></a><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<em><span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonot\;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt\;">About the National Park Service. More than 20\,000 National Park Service employees care for America&rsquo\;s 417 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Learn more at </span></span></em><a href="http://www.nps.gov/"><em><span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonot\;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt\;">www.nps.gov</span></span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonot\;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt\;">. </span></span></em><br />\n&nbsp\;
LOCATION:Fort Scott National Historic Site
UID:e.2874.6998
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DTSTAMP:20260526T233757Z
URL:https://fortscott.com/events/details/civil-war-encampment-fort-scott-national-historic-site-kansas-6998
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