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Fort Scott National Historic SitePhotograph of Powder Magazine and Officers Quarters at Fort Scott
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Fort Scott National Historic Site
Self Guided

self guided includes:

While At The Park - Self Guided
 

Groups who are short on time or who wish to view the site at their own pace may elect to take a self-guided tour of the site. While no reservations are required to take a self-guided tour of the site, we do ask that you call in advance to inform us of your visit and that you stop in the visitor center upon your arrival to pay your fee or present us with your fee waiver.

There are a couple of self guided activities available. Follow the link above for more information. You may also download a site map.
The hosptial/visitor center is the best example of French Colonial architecture on site. Note all of the elements.  

Did You Know?
Fort Scott uses three styles of architecture: French Colonial, Greek Revival, and vernacular. The most dominant is French Colonial; characterized by wide porches, stairways and a broken roofline. Most living quarters are on the second floor to avoid bad air believed to exist at lower levels.

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Last Updated: January 16, 2007 at 16:53 EST