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Fort Scott National Historic Site
Agents of Destiny
Dragoons getting ready to leave Fort Scott on an expedition. From a wayside exhibit at Fort Scott. Artwork by Keith Rocco.
Keith Rocco
Dragoons preparing to depart Fort Scott.

Agents of Destiny is a mini tour of the dragoon barracks and stables with activities at three different locations.

Pre Visit Instructions and Activities

Theme, Goals, and Objectives

Barrels in the quartermaster storehouse at Fort Scott  

Did You Know?
All supplies had to be strictly accounted for at Fort Scott. Upon discovery of 31 barrels of pork that had turned "soft and rusty", Lt. George Wallace, post quartermaster, recommended selling it to the Indians at $4.00 a barrel rather than disposing of it.

Last Updated: April 19, 2008 at 10:36 EST