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Murder and Mayhem at the Fort

October 8, 2024 · Source: National Park Service

A collage of drawings depicting some of the violent events associated with the fort. — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Thursday, October 31, 2024, join Fort Scott National Historic Site for a special candle lantern walk through the Murder and Mayhem at the Fort. Tour leaders, from the 1840s-1860s, will share some of the lesser told tragedies and macabre events that were far too common in Fort Scott’s 19th century.

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Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.

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