Murder and Mayhem at the Fort
Fort Scott National Historic Site · Kansas
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Next time
Saturday, Oct 31 · 6:30 PM
Local time at the park
About this program
Saturday, October 31, 2026, join Fort Scott National Historic Site for a special candle lantern walk through the Murder and Mayhem at the Fort. Tour leaders, from the 1840s-1860s, will share some of the lesser told tragedies and macabre events that were far too common in Fort Scott’s 19th century. These four special Halloween lantern tours will start every 30 minutes beginning at 6:30 pm. Tours are free and open to the public however space is limited and required reservations will open Friday, October 16th, at 8:30 am by calling 620-223-0310.
Those with reservations, please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to park and get oriented. Participants are advised to please dress for the weather and conditions, as the entire tour will be outside and on sidewalks.
- Good to know
- These four special Halloween lantern tours will start every 30 minutes beginning at 6:30 pm.
From the National Park Service.
Upcoming dates
- Saturday, Oct 316:30 PM
Schedule from the Fort Scott National Historic Site, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.
At the park that day
Sunset
6:22 PM
Saturday
No closures or road changes reported within 20 miles in the last week.
