Civil War Encampment

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Enjoy a weekend of Civil War history as the Union Army reoccupies Fort Scott. Period music, living history demonstrations and portrayals will be featured.

For schedule and more information go to link below.

www.nps.gov/fosc/planyourvisit/civil-war-encampment.htm

Address : Fort Scott National Historic Site Girard KS
Phone : 620-223-0310 (Always call and confirm events.)

Web:

www.nps.gov/fosc

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Civil War Encampment

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