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NPS Ranger and SCA presenting a program for A Sweep Through History

Explore a tumultuous period of our nation's history as the country swept westward in the 1840s and became engulfed in a swirl of events that climaxed in the Civil War.

• This program is designed for grades 5-6.
• The purpose of this program is to acquaint the students with life at Fort Scott during the primary eras during the site's history: Westward Expansion, Bleeding Kansas and the Civil War.
• Interpreters in period dress stationed at different locations will give presentations focusing on an aspect of life at Fort Scott from one of these eras.
• The program consists of an introduction to the site's history, and three stations; each station representing a different era of the site's history.
• The program is held on designated days in April and May and is offered twice each day. The days for programs in 2008 will be April 24 & 25, May 1 & 2, and May 9. Programs are offered at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on each of these days.
• Each time-frame can accommodate up to 200 people, including students and adults. The program is wheelchair accessible.
• Reservations for this program begin January 15, 2008. For reservations call 620-223-0310. When making reservations, allow enough time to arrive 15 minutes before the program begins. Schools with a shorter drive should consider the 9:30 program, whereas schools coming from a longer distance may find that the 11:30 program will better suit their needs.
• Upon arrival, students are given a brief introduction to the history of the site. They are then split up into three groups of 50 students maximum per group. Each group rotates between the three stations.
• Each station lasts thirty minutes, with the total program length being about one hour and forty minutes.
• At each station, the students will engage in activities relating to different aspects of life at Fort Scott during the mid-nineteenth century.
• Confirmation and teacher's guides will be sent out in March. Guides will include pre- and post-visit activities.
• When making reservations, allow enough time to arrive 15 minutes before the program begins.

Activity Packet pdf file 7.08 mb

Teachers' Guide pdf file 2.52 mb