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Experience the Excitement of Life at Fort Scott During the Civil War

April 4, 2022 · Source: National Park Service

Volunteers dressed as Civil War Union solders, firing a 12 pound mountain howitzer. Smoke and flames are coming from the end of the barrel.
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Fort Scott National Historic Site is hosting its 39th Annual Civil War Encampment, April 23 and 24, 2022. Join us for cooking on the open fire, experience artillery and infantry troops preparing for battle, smell bread baking, participate in discussions about troop and refugee support, step back in times while playing period games, and try writing with quills and ink!

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