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SUMMARY:Sights and Sounds of American Independence at Fort Scott National Historic Site
DESCRIPTION:For Immediate Release: June 25\, 2024\n\nRelease No.: 20240625\n\nContact: Carl Brenner\, 620-223-0310\n\n \n\nJoin Fort Scott NHS for the Sights and Sounds of American Independence\n\n \n\nFort Scott\, Kan.   Celebrate American independence with the sounds of cannon fire and immersion in America's history while honoring the men and women who have defended the United States through the growth of our nation.\n\n \n\nOn Thursday\, July 4th\, we will fire artillery\, lead Fort tours\, and honor all those who have fought for our freedom with a 21 gun salute.\n\n \n\nTHURSDAY\, JULY 4\n\n9 a.m.   Artillery Demonstration\n\n10 a.m.   Ranger Guided Tour of the Fort\n\n11 a.m.   Artillery Demonstration\n\n  1 p.m.   Ranger Guided Tour of the Fort\n\n  2 p.m.   Artillery Demonstration\n\n  3 p.m.   Small Arms (musket) Demonstration/ 21 gun salute to our nation\n\n \n\nVisitors and community members are reminded that fireworks are not permitted on the grounds of Fort Scott National Historic Site.\n\n \n\nPark buildings will be open from 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. July 4th\, but the bookstore will be closed. Park grounds are open daily from a half hour before sunrise until a half hour after sunset. To find out more or become involved in activities at the Fort\, please contact the park at 620-223-0310 or visit our website at www.nps.gov/fosc.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="color:#1d1d1d\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">For Immediate Release: June 25\, 2024</span></span></span><br />\n<span style="color:#1d1d1d\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">Release No.: 20240625</span></span></span><br />\n<span style="color:#1d1d1d\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">Contact: Carl Brenner\, 620-223-0310</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong><span style="color:#1d1d1d\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">Join Fort Scott NHS for the Sights and Sounds of American Independence</span></span></span></strong><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:#1d1d1d\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">Fort Scott\, Kan. &ndash\; Celebrate American independence with the sounds of cannon fire and immersion in America&rsquo\;s history while honoring the men and women who have defended the United States through the growth of our nation.</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:#1d1d1d\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">On Thursday\, July 4th\, we will fire artillery\, lead Fort tours\, and honor all those who have fought for our freedom with a 21 gun salute.</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong><span style="color:#1d1d1d\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">THURSDAY\, JULY 4</span></span></span></strong><br />\n<span style="color:#1d1d1d\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">9 a.m. &ndash\; Artillery Demonstration</span></span></span><br />\n<span style="color:#1d1d1d\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">10 a.m. &ndash\; Ranger Guided Tour of the Fort</span></span></span><br />\n<span style="color:#1d1d1d\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">11 a.m. &ndash\; Artillery Demonstration</span></span></span><br />\n<span style="color:#1d1d1d\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">&nbsp\; 1 p.m. &ndash\; Ranger Guided Tour of the Fort</span></span></span><br />\n<span style="color:#1d1d1d\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">&nbsp\; 2 p.m. &ndash\; Artillery Demonstration</span></span></span><br />\n<span style="color:#1d1d1d\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">&nbsp\; 3 p.m. &ndash\; Small Arms (musket) Demonstration/ 21 gun salute to our nation</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:#1d1d1d\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">Visitors and community members are reminded that fireworks are not permitted on the grounds of Fort Scott National Historic Site.</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:#1d1d1d\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">Park buildings will be open from 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. July 4th\, but the bookstore will be closed. Park grounds are open daily from a half hour before sunrise until a half hour after sunset. To find out more or become involved in activities at the Fort\, please contact the park at 620-223-0310 or visit our website at</span></span></span><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">&nbsp\;<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.nps.gov/fosc&amp\;source=gmail&amp\;ust=1719584410341000&amp\;usg=AOvVaw0XjiuTHjOXC1JZb_w_uHFQ" href="http://www.nps.gov/fosc" style="color:rgb(17\, 85\, 204)\;" target="_blank">www.nps.gov/fosc</a>.</span></span></span>
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