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The rich historical tapestry of Fort Scott and Southeast Kansas are a part of the classroom experience at FSCC.  With courses in United States history, History of Civilization, History of American Sports, the American West, on campus and online classes, FSCC is the place to explore what history has to offer!

History instruction at Fort Scott Community College is designed to meet the general education requirements in four-year schools as well as to provide the student a basic foundation for liberal arts and social science courses.

The History Department at FSCC is committed to enhancing the historical literacy of not only our students but the local community as well. History opportunites in the region include (items underlined are links to websites):

Historical Reenactments year round
Fort Scott National Historic Site
Mine Creek Battlefield
Marais de Cygnes Massacre Site
Bushwacker Museum (Nevada, MO)
Kansas State Historical Society and Museum
Shawnee Indian Mission
Ralph Richards Museum
Little House on the Prairie Historic Site
Constitution Hall in Lecompton
First Territorial Capitol in Junction City
Trading Post Museum
Big Brutus