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Celebrate Independence with the Sights and Sounds of 1860s Military Fireworks

June 28, 2021 · Source: National Park Service

Picture of Fort Scott's parade ground with historic white buildings in the background and the 1848 American flag flying on the flagpole in the center. — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Celebrate the anniversary of American independence with the sounds of cannon fire while honoring the service men and women who have defended the United States for the past 245 years. Fort Scott National Historic Site will accept the donation of the Lunette Blair building and land in a public ceremony/photo-op on the site in Skubitz Plaza, Saturday, July 3, at 11am.

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