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SUMMARY:Special Program at the Fort: Born into Slavery & Forged in the Fires of War
DESCRIPTION:Special Program at the Fort:  Born into Slavery & Forged in the Fires of War\n\n\n\nBorn into Slavery & Forged in the Fires of War\n\n\n\nUntold Stories of African American History\n\n\n\nFort Scott\, Kan.   Fort Scott National Historic Site is hosting author\, historical researcher\, and Civil War reenactor Calvin L. Osborne on Saturday\, September 20\, 2025\, at 2 p.m. in the Grand Hall of the East Infantry Barracks\, where he will share an epic story of a once-enslaved man who fought for freedom\, helped shape a nation\, and unknowingly laid a foundation for generations to come.\n\n \n\nThe pre Civil War South story follows Osborne's great-great-grandfather's journey from bondage to the battlefield\, through the Battle of Westport\, the 1st Kansas Colored Infantry\, into his new life in Kansas.\n\n \n\nMr. Osborne explores the world of African Americans labeled as "contraband\," freed slaves who were neither fully free nor protected. Osburne brings to light the triumphs and tragedies of a people caught between bondage and liberation\, family and fate\, heartbreak and hope.\n\n \n\nBy day\, Osborne is a practicing real estate attorney and has more than two decades of experience in law and real estate development. He is a student of African American military history and heritage\, participating in reenactments to honor the courage and sacrifice of black soldiers. His research into genealogy and primary documents unearthed the real-life love story between his great-great-grandparents\, William and Lucinda Lacy.\n\n \n\nFort Scott National Historic Site's exhibit areas and visitor center are open Friday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m.   4:30 p.m. The park grounds are open daily from a half hour before sunrise until a half hour after sunset. Fort Scott National Historic Site is a free park that offers a glimpse into the growth of our nation. A walk through the fort reveals the significant role it played in the opening of the West\, as well as the Civil War and the strife in the State of Kansas that preceded it. 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\, on Facebook www.facebook.com/FortScottNPS and Instagram www.instagram.com/fortscottnps
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Special Program at the Fort:&nbsp\; Born into Slavery &amp\; Forged in the Fires of War<br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="font-size:11pt\;">Born into Slavery &amp\; Forged in the Fires of War</span></strong><br />\n<br />\n<em><span style="font-size:11pt\;">Untold Stories of African American History</span></em><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-size:11pt\;">Fort Scott\, Kan. &ndash\;&nbsp\;<a name="m_624549980280098726__Hlk112736508" style="color:rgb(34\, 34\, 34)\;">Fort Scott National Historic Site is hosting author\, historical researcher\, and Civil War reenactor Calvin L. Osborne on Saturday\, September 20\, 2025\, at 2 p.m. in the Grand Hall of the East Infantry Barracks\, where he will share an epic story of a once-enslaved man who fought for freedom\, helped shape a nation\, and unknowingly laid a foundation for generations to come.</a></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-size:11pt\;">The pre&ndash\;Civil War South story follows Osborne&rsquo\;s great-great-grandfather&rsquo\;s journey from bondage to the battlefield\, through the Battle of Westport\, the 1st Kansas Colored Infantry\, into his new life in Kansas.</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-size:11pt\;">Mr. Osborne explores the world of African Americans labeled as &ldquo\;contraband\,&rdquo\; freed slaves who were neither fully free nor protected. Osburne brings to light the triumphs and tragedies of a people caught between bondage and liberation\, family and fate\, heartbreak and hope.</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-size:11pt\;">By day\, Osborne is a practicing real estate attorney and has more than two decades of experience in law and real estate development. He is a student of African American military history and heritage\, participating in reenactments to honor the courage and sacrifice of black soldiers. His research into genealogy and primary documents unearthed the real-life love story between his great-great-grandparents\, William and Lucinda Lacy.</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-size:11pt\;">Fort Scott National Historic Site&rsquo\;s exhibit areas and visitor center are open Friday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. &ndash\; 4:30 p.m. The park grounds are open daily from a half hour before sunrise until a half hour after sunset. Fort Scott National Historic Site is a free park that offers a glimpse into the growth of our nation. A walk through the fort reveals the significant role it played in the opening of the West\, as well as the Civil War and the strife in the State of Kansas that preceded it. 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&nbsp\;<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.nps.gov/fosc&amp\;source=gmail&amp\;ust=1758137844957000&amp\;usg=AOvVaw1lOq8_9oU7OkiOAZnPAy_e" href="http://www.nps.gov/fosc" style="color:rgb(17\, 85\, 204)\;" target="_blank">www.nps.gov/fosc</a>\,&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-size:11pt\;">on Facebook&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-size:11pt\;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/FortScottNPS&amp\;source=gmail&amp\;ust=1758137844957000&amp\;usg=AOvVaw1L6sv8hC7RCshnx1840Eef" href="http://www.facebook.com/FortScottNPS" style="color:rgb(17\, 85\, 204)\;" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/FortScottNPS</a></span><span style="font-size:11pt\;">&nbsp\;and Instagram&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-size:11pt\;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.instagram.com/fortscottnps&amp\;source=gmail&amp\;ust=1758137844957000&amp\;usg=AOvVaw3aMRKKVIEdIsEJvBuMYJ4w" href="http://www.instagram.com/fortscottnps" style="color:rgb(17\, 85\, 204)\;" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/fortscottnps</a></span><br />\n&nbsp\;
LOCATION:Saturday\, September 20th\, 2pm Fort Scott National Historic Site\, 1 Old Fort Blvd.
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