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…
Established in 1842, from a permanent Indian frontier, though Bleeding Kansas, The Civil War, and the Railroad Expansion, Fort Scott played a vital part in the formation of our nation.
Home of the “Life in a Jar” Project, the story of Irena Sendler. Engaging, unbelievable true stories, researched and composed by students, fill the hall. A must visit in The Fort.
Fort Scott is home to the largest collection of Gordon Parks photography in the world. The Museum hosts the Annual “Gordon Parks Celebration”.
See all the sites in Fort Scott on our 50-minute narrated Trolley Tour! Places you see will include the National Historic Site, National Cemetery No. 1, beautiful homes and mansions, landmarks, and more!
When Congress approved the creation of national cemeteries in 1862, the cemetery became one of 14 national cemeteries to be designated or established as such that year.
2024 GORDON PARKS CELEBRATION Schedule of Events Thursday, October 3rd PHOTO EXHIBITS will be on display in the Gordon Parks Museum and Lunt Lobby of the Fine Arts…
Historic Downtown Fort Scott Walking Tour Historic Downtown Fort Scott Walking Tour has many great places to experience! TREMONT HOTEL / SLEEP INN The Tremont Hotel closed its doors in…
Fort Scott Veterans Celebration Join us for the Annual Fort Scott Veterans Day Celebration honoring our American Heroes! Fort Scott Veterans Celebration Events: Friday, November 11: American Legion Parade- Gather…
See classic farm equipment and implements, demonstrations, classic tractor pulls, craft sales, quilt show and more. The event kicks off with a parade of antique, classic farm implements and more through Fort Scott’s historic downtown, Thursday, October 5th, 6 PM.
Fort Scott Historic Flood Tour Historic Tour Relive history as you enjoy a self-guided tour of Fort Scott’s historic flooding. This information can be found on historic markers throughout the…