See and Do

Shead Farm Festival Shead Farms & Ranches is an open farm to the public (by reservation). They also host a bi-annual Homestead Festival in May at the farm where the public is invited to learn & explore and experience the Shead Farm to gather ideas on how to live a sustainable organic lifestyle. Find their Facebook page for dates and more information. Some things you might experience on the Shead Farm might include: Tour the “SheadStead” Gardens, Orchard, High Tunnel, Animals, Beekeeping, etc Q & A sessions concerning sustainable organic lifestyle Children’s Activities Can Include: Games, Petting Barn, Story Station, Photo Cut-outs, Milking and Butter Making, etc Visit the SheadStead Market / Fruit Store Fresh Produce picked as you order Veggie Powders (to add nutrient to any meal or dessert). Animals for sale: Peacocks, Turkeys, Chicks, Ducklings, Kittens Sign-up for homesteading classes (planting, harvesting, preserving, etc.) Groups and bus tours are welcome and coordinated through the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center or by contacting Shead Farms directly. www.sheadfarm.com www.facebook.com/SheadFarm

Fort Scott’s Woodland Hills Golf Course was named a Top 10 golf course in Kansas by Best Things Kansas, #6 in the entire state! Woodland Hills has also been named one of the best municipal courses in Kansas. Woodland Hills is an 18 hole park-style course, winding through beautiful scenery, with elevation changes and some of the best views in Bourbon County. It’s easy to see why it’s so popular, with our varied topography and manicured links!

Relive History Fort Scott Trolley Tours aboard Dolly the Trolley. Relive history on this narrated trolley tour of Fort Scott. Trolley Season: 1st weekend of  March to the 1st weekend of December Trolley Hours: Regular Trolley Tour Pricing—50–minute Narrated TourFridays 11am—3pm, on the hour, last tour leaves at 2pmSaturdays 10am–3pm, on the hour, last tour leaves at 2pm Tickets: $6 for adults $4 for kids (12 & Under) Free for kids under 3 Trolley Rental: Enjoy Dolly the Trolley all to yourself or with family and friends by renting it! You may want to travel the normal tour route, use it to transport people or enjoy being chauffeured to any number of location for weddings, reunions, corporate gatherings and much more in and around Fort Scott! $125 per hour Available upon request Call 620-670-2750 or email jtough@fscity.org

The Artificers Art & Entertainment Open Tuesday – Saturday 10:00AM – 5:00PM We are artists and craftsmen. We want to help you find beautiful and unique art for your home. The Artificers is a collection of fine artists and craftsmen. Our Gallery, Teaching Studio & Resident Artist Studio are housed within the walls of a beautiful 1890 Historic Queen Anne in Downtown Fort Scott. We want to help you find beautiful and unique art. Peruse through a gallery full of well appointed items for your home and office. We also teach! There is something for kids and adults alike at The Teaching Studio. We offer a variety of art classes and workshops, from experts, in their field right here in Fort Scott, Kansas. Check out our website and sign up for a class or schedule a private workshop for yourself or a group of friends. We are a working studio. Custom work can include natural woods, ceramic, glass, metal and more. Commission a sculpture from T.E. Freeman Studio or acrylic paintings from Kate Freeman Studio make a majestic statement in your home. (913) 574-7741 | hello@theartificers.com theartificers.com

The LaRoche Baseball Complex is a state-of-the-art baseball complex in Fort Scott, Kansas. There is no baseball facility that compares to Dave Regan Stadium inside the LaRoche Baseball Complex. 500 stadium seats, 500 bleacher seats, and room for 2500 on the grassy berms. An artificial turf infield gives way to a natural grass outfield, home & away bull pens, air-conditioned indoor training facility with batting cages and pitching mounds, on-field professional batting cage, full scale, air-conditioned press box, concession stand and restrooms. 330 in left, 390 in center, and 325 in right. This facility could be home to your incredible event. While you’re here, grab a bite at one of our locally owned restaurants.  Follow us on Facebook! @LaRocheBaseballComplex LaRoche Baseball Complex – The Backstory In the majors, LaRoche played for the Atlanta Braves, Pittsburg Pirates, Boston Red Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks before joining the Nationals in 2011. He had his best season in 2012, winning a Gold Glove and hitting 33 home runs with 100 RBIs in leading Washington to its first National League East Division title. But he remembers his uncle David Regan, who coached him at Fort Scott High School, as “probably the best coach I’ve ever had.” The main field at the new complex will be named for Regan. “He was the best. He was a professional at it, and gained a lot of respect around town because of the way he treated people, regardless of their status,” LaRoche said. “He was constantly willing to go out of his way to make somebody a better person. I feel like he’s a huge reason why I’m playing in the big leagues now. He was kind of like a second father to me.” LaRoche believes the new stadium will benefit not just the high school team but the community as well. LaRoche thanked the numerous people who helped out. “I have to thank baseball for that, to be able to be in position to help out and do some things like this. You always hear that it feels better to give than it does receive and that’s very true, especially when some of the kids get to benefit — not only this year but for years to come to play here.”

Marketplace Downtown, Skubitz Plaza Saturdays 8AM – 12PM & Tuesdays 4PM – 6PM You will find homegrown and freshly picked fruits, vegetables, herbs & more in addition to baked goods and some craft items. Each Saturday a different host or organization serves Breakfast on the Bricks during the market.

The Liberty Theatre is the premier venue in Southeast Kansas, if not the entire state. The Theatre has hosted such talent as Mel Tillis, Kelly Hunt, Restless Heart, David Brenner, Shenandoah, Sammy Kershaw, and Kim WIlson, just to name a few. It is also home to wedding receptions, private and corporate events. The Liberty Theatre is located at 113 S. Main Street in beautiful downtown Fort Scott, Kansas.  The buildings that are now housed by the Liberty Theatre were originally built in 1883.  Prior to the Liberty, the building has played host to a variety of businesses including, a newspaper, an architect’s office, furniture store, millinery, barber shop and a doctor’s office.  The property was converted into a moving picture house by H.L. Stout. The theatre took approximately one year to construct because of the difficulty to obtain structural steel during and following World War I.  The Liberty Theatre was originally opened on July 1, 1919 as a single screen movie theater featuring two hand-painted murals depicting the Dragoons on the grounds of Fort Scott and the Western settlers in Downtown Fort Scott of the late 1800’s. Liberty Theatre was later renamed the Fox Theater and in the 1980’s split and converted into twin movie theaters.  Michael Flannelly purchased the Fox Theater and began renovations in early 2000’s. The historical ornamental murals were unveiled once again after being covered up during renovations by the Fox Theater owners. Jim and Paulette Smith, successful local business owners, purchased the property in 2005.  The couple finished the renovations started by Flannelly and opened the theatre for live concerts, corporate events and private parties in 2006. In 2015, local real estate broker and entrepreneur, Jared Leek, purchased the Liberty Theatre from the Smith’s and continues the legacy of the previous owners. Liberty Theatre hosts a variety of live performances open to the public, as well as, private and corporate events.  For additional information on upcoming events and planning your event, contact Jared Leek at (620) 224-9787. This beautiful, restored theatre that is host to some of the best touring acts in the nation. Also home of Crooner’s Lounge! Private & corporate events are also welcome! Check out more here!

As you explore the Historic Downtown District you’ll find streets lined with beautifully restored buildings and discover brick streets and quaint boutiques, plus art galleries and cozy restaurants. Flower planters and period streetlights adorn the thoroughfare. You can almost hear the “clip-clop” of horse hooves on the street from a day gone by. The buildings, many from the late 1800s and early 1900’s are beautifully preserved. The core of the historic district is over 9 blocks and features multiple architectural styles that include late Victorian, Italianate, Queen Anne, Romanesque, Renaissance, Century Revival, Beaux Arts, Classical Revival, Spanish Revival, and others from 1863 to 1959. Forty-two of these buildings were constructed before 1900. The downtown historic district was placed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 2009. Today, the city of Fort Scott is the only significant town still in existence in Kansas that developed from a U.S. Army fort established before Kansas became a territory and a state.

Enjoy a leisurely stroll on the Belltown Trail on the north side of Riverfront Park.The 1/2 mile, eight-foot wide trail is a flat, asphalted, scenic loop that offers a treed park setting along the banks of the Marmaton River. The Belltown Trail is lit with LED lighting from dusk to dawn and is complete with benches for a rest. The park also features a large pavilion for picnickers and gatherings. On the south side, you’ll enjoy river Loop Road with a roundabout garden spot, an observation deck on the Marmaton River, as well as some amazing Fort Scott history murals on the Highway 69 overpass. RIVERFRONT PARK HISTORY: In 2005 the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Fort Scott established the Fort Scott Visioning Committee to explore opportunities to improve quality of life in Fort Scott. Public meetings were held where citizens, working in teams, were given the opportunity to suggest improvement ideas. From the dozens of ideas compiled, a team of citizens selected the top five ideas to be implemented. A pair of co-conveners were chosen for each of the five ideas. Each pair of co-conveners formed their team. The Developing the River as an Asset was one of those five teams. In April of 2006 the Developing the River as an Asset team had its first meeting. The team developed a conceptual plan for improvements to the area along the river just north of downtown Fort Scott. In January 2007 the team decided that the establishment of a riverfront authority would enhance public funding opportunities for the project. In February 2007 Senate Bill 321 was introduced into the Kansas Legislature to create the Fort Scott Bourbon County Riverfront Authority. The bill to create the Fort Scott Bourbon County Riverfront Authority was passed and was signed by Governor Sebelius on April 27, 2007.

A 1,500 acre preserve for hunting, fishing and recreation. Hunt whitetail deer, buffalo, elk, turkey, duck or geese.