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Labors on the Frontier

August 31, 2026 · Source: National Park Service

Five grouped pictures of reenactors in period clothing. — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Saturday through Monday, September 5-7, 2026, Fort Scott National Historic Site will take you on an exploration of the labors and leisure on an 1840s frontier post. Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., enjoy a variety of living history demonstrations as you explore the labors on the fort. Monday will be Artillery demonstrations at 9, 10, and 11 a.m.

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