Overview

Take a self-guided walk at the site of a pre-Civil War (1848) military outpost to learn about one of the first frontier Army forts in Texas. Enter through the Fort's gate or through the Former Texas Rangers site. Owned by the City of Fredericksburg and currently managed by the Texas Historical Commission. The fort was in operation from 1848 to 1853 by the U.S. Army. Texas Rangers used the site as a camp, both before and after military occupation. During the Civil War, the Confederate States Army occupied the fort for a brief period. Later abandoned and then purchased and used by the Braeutigam family as a farm, the property was purchased by the City of Fredericksburg in 1949. A new nature trail has been built and begins on the north side of Fort Martin Scott and winds along Baron's Creek for about half a mile where you can see wildlife and wildflowers. At the trail head, there is a bird blind built by The Fredericksburg Rotary Club. With the loop trail at the Fort, the total trail length is approximately one mile long.

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Jun 13

Summer Camp Programming

Set out on the Texas Frontier Trail this summer at Fort Martin Scott! Gather your party, load your wagon, and prepare for the challenges of frontier life in Texas! Cross rivers, encounter outlaws, trade with settlers and Native peoples, and try not to catch dysentery as you experience the dangers and adventures of the “Wild West” alongside staff and volunteers from historic sites across the Texas Historical Commission.

$30 per child and 7-13 is preferred for the age.

Participating Sites:
• Fort Martin Scott
• Fort Griffin
• Fort Lancaster
• Fort McKavett
• Kreische Brewery & Landmark Inn

A small popup shop will also be available during camp that will represent each site involved.

Additional Information:
• Bring your own water bottle
• Closed-toed shoes required
• Personal snacks are welcome
• Wear clothes you do not mind getting dirty
• Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend

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Jun 18

Summer Camp Programming

Set out on the Texas Frontier Trail this summer at Fort Martin Scott! Gather your party, load your wagon, and prepare for the challenges of frontier life in Texas! Cross rivers, encounter outlaws, trade with settlers and Native peoples, and try not to catch dysentery as you experience the dangers and adventures of the “Wild West” alongside staff and volunteers from historic sites across the Texas Historical Commission.

$30 per child and 7-13 is preferred for the age.

Participating Sites:
• Fort Martin Scott
• Fort Griffin
• Fort Lancaster
• Fort McKavett
• Kreische Brewery & Landmark Inn

A small popup shop will also be available during camp that will represent each site involved.

Additional Information:
• Bring your own water bottle
• Closed-toed shoes required
• Personal snacks are welcome
• Wear clothes you do not mind getting dirty
• Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend

Details
Walk through the History of Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg’s rich history, which stretches back over 175 years to its founding on May 8, 1846, by 120 German immigrants, is most evident today in the 700 historically significant structures located in the town’s nationally recognized historic district.

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