The Fort Scott National Historic Site will put the boom in the Fourth of July this Saturday.

 

The public is invited to the Fort Scott fort for the Sights and Sounds of American Independence. Attendees can celebrate American independence with the sounds of cannon fire and immersion in America’s history while honoring the men and women who have defended the United States through the growth of our nation.

 

The Fort will conduct artillery demonstrations at 10am, 11am, 2pm and 3pm on Saturday. At 1pm, there will also be a ranger-guided tour of the historic fort.

 

Fort Scott National Historic Site is a part of the National Park Service and is open to the public Friday through Tuesday from 8:30 to 4:30 . Park grounds are open daily from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. For more information or to learn how to get involved, call 620-223-0310 or visit the National Park Service online at www.nps.gov/fosc.