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                      • Independence Weekend Celebration: Fort Scott National Historic Site

                         
                        Join Fort Scott NHS for the Sights and Sounds of American Independence this Holiday Weekend
                         
                        Fort Scott Kan. – Celebrate American independence with the sounds of a military band, cannon fire, and immersion in America’s history while honoring the service men and women who have defended the United States through the growth of our nation.
                         
                        Fort Scott National Historic Site will host the 35th Division Infantry Band on Wednesday, June 29, beginning at 6:30 pm. The performance will be on the bricks in front of the Post Hospital/Visitor Center. Bring your lawn chair to ensure seating. Saturday through Monday, July 2 through 4, Fort Scott NHS will have artillery demonstrations, tours, programs, and living history activities throughout the day.
                         
                        Wednesday, June 29
                        6:30 pm – 35th Division Infantry Band performing a kaleidoscope of pops, classical, and patriotic music.
                         
                        Saturday, July 2
                        10:00 pm - Guided Tour of the Fort
                        11:00 am - Artillery Demonstration
                        Noon – Historic Yard Games
                        1:00 pm - Guided Tour of the Fort
                        2:00 pm – Artillery Demonstration
                        3:00 pm - Flash Flood: Fort Scott and Westward Expansion Discussion
                         
                        Sunday, July 3
                        10:00 pm - Guided Tour of the Fort
                        11:00 am - Artillery Demonstration
                        Noon – Tales from the Trail: Santa Fe Trader Presentation
                        1:00 pm - Guided Tour of the Fort
                        2:00 pm – Artillery Demonstration
                        3:00 pm - Independence Day II:  Fireworks at High Tide Discussion
                         
                         
                        Monday, July 4
                        10:00 pm - Guided Tour of the Fort
                        11:00 am - Artillery Demonstration
                        1:00 pm - Guided Tour of the Fort
                        2:00 pm – Artillery Demonstration
                        3:00 pm - Amputations and Ambulances: Civil War Medicine Discussion
                         
                        Visitors and residents are reminded that fireworks are not permitted on the grounds of Fort Scott National Historic Site.
                         

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                        Saturday Jul 2, 2022 Monday Jul 4, 2022

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