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How was Life at Fort Scott During the Civil War

March 26, 2024 · Source: National Park Service

Civil War Solders dressed in blue both standing and on horseback next to the fort's powder magazine on the parade ground. — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Fort Scott National Historic Site is hosting its Annual Civil War Encampment, April 20 and 21, 2024. Join us each day to experience artillery, cavalry, and infantry troops drilling, preparing for battle, and firing their weapons, talk to a blacksmith as he brings raw metal to life with his hammer, and learn about the process of tintype photography.

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