The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to the weekly Chamber Coffee on Thursday, October 29, at 8:00 a.m., hosted by Fort Scott National Historic Site, located at 1 Old Fort Blvd. in Fort Scott. The coffee will take place in the West Infantry Barracks, second floor. The building to the left of the Hospital/Visitor Center.
During the Coffee, attendees will have the opportunity to hear updates from Fort Scott National Historic Site, including information about several upcoming events and activities. Coffee and refreshments will be served, and all are welcome.
Murder and Mayhem at the Fort, October 31
All tours are currently FULL, and a waiting list has been started. Those interested in being added to the waiting list may call 620-223-0310.
Fort Scott National Historic Site will offer four special candle lantern tours on Saturday, October 31, 2026, as part of its Murder and Mayhem at the Fort program. Tour leaders will share lesser-known stories of tragedy and unusual events from Fort Scott’s 19th-century history, focusing on the 1840s through the 1860s.
Tours begin at 6:30 p.m., with a new tour departing every 30 minutes.
All tours are currently FULL, and a waiting list has been started. Those interested in being added to the waiting list may call 620-223-0310.
45th Annual Candlelight Tour, December 4 & 5
Fort Scott National Historic Site will also host its 45th Annual Candlelight Tour on Friday and Saturday, December 4 and 5, 2026.
Tickets for the Candlelight Tour go on sale at 9am November 1, 2026. This popular annual holiday tradition features candlelit tours that bring the fort’s history to life.
Tours will depart every 15 minutes on Friday, December 4, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, December 5, from 5 to 8:45 p.m.
Tickets are $8 per person, with children ages 5 and under admitted free.
Tickets are non-refundable and may be purchased online at fofs.ludus.com beginning November 1. The event frequently sells out, so early ticket purchases are encouraged.
Additional information about Fort Scott National Historic Site events is available at www.nps.gov/fosc.
For more information about Chamber Coffees or other Chamber events, contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 or visit fortscott.com.