Candlelight Tours of Fort Scott National Historic Site

44th Annual Candlelight Tour Tickets go on Sale November 1

Be an Active Part of History this Holiday Season
 
Tickets are $8.00 per person and non-refundable, children 5 and under are free. It is recommended that you get your tickets early to ensure your choice of tour times, as this event frequently sells out.

TICKET SALES WILL BE ONLINE THIS YEAR AND THE WEBSITE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON.
 
The 44th Annual Candlelight Tour is Friday and Saturday, December 5 and 6, 2025. Tours on December 5 will begin at 6:30 pm and leave every 15 minutes until 9 pm. On Saturday, December 6, the tours will start at 5 pm with the final tour leaving at 9 pm. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to park, present/pick up your ticket, and get oriented. Participants are advised to please dress for the weather and conditions, as the tour will be outside and on sidewalks.
 
1,000 candle lanterns illuminate the site and reenactors (including you) bring the fort to life. During the tour, you will be immersed in ways people have overcome and learned from Challenges and New Experiences in Fort Scott.
 
Fort Scott National Historic Site is a unit of the National Park Service.  The site exhibit areas and visitor center are open daily from 8:30 am-4:30 pm. The park grounds are open daily from ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset. For more information about Fort Scott National Historic Site programs or become involved in the candlelight tour, or other activities, please contact the park at 620-223-0310 or visit our website at www.nps.gov/fosc.