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Fort Scott National Historic Site to host Annual Civil War Encampment

April 13, 2026 · Source: National Park Service

A group 0f volunteers in Civil War I fantry uniforms firing muskets. — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Fort Scott National Historic Site will host its Annual Civil War Encampment, April 18 and 19, 2026. Join us each day to experience cavalry, infantry, and artillery troops drilling and preparing for battle in the summer of 1861.

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