Category Archives: Entertainment
Free Car Show On April 21 at Riverfront Park
Rumble on The Bricks is a local car show organized by Fort Scott residents, Austin Alfaro and Dakota Rusk.
“We present ourselves as a car community but this is for anybody who wants to come out and have a good time, see friends, and promote small businesses/ideas,” Rusk said. “All vehicles are welcome, bring whatever you’ve got, just come hang out.”
Their first car shows were in 2023 and one is scheduled for April 21 at Riverfront Park, north of the orange-colored bridge on North National Avenue. The event starts at noon and will last about three hours, Rusk said.
“This is a family-friendly event, food trucks are welcome to come,” he said. “We’ve had Over Yonder BBQ bring some amazing food last year.”
They hope to bring the community together and give people something to do, once a month when the weather is nice, Rusk said.
“My main goal is to bring the community together and have fun,” he said. “This is a car show, just for fun.”
Admission is free.
CIVIL WAR CAMP DANCE FEATURED THIS WEEKEND
CIVIL WAR CAMP DANCE FEATURED THIS WEEKEND
Dust off your dancing shoes and mark your calendar for the Civil War Camp Dance this Saturday, April 20. The fun filled evening, hosted by the Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site Inc., is being held at Memorial Hall 1 East 3rd Street in Fort Scott and will feature 19th century music, Victorian dance instruction and light refreshments. Doors open at 6:30 pm with dancing to begin at 7:00 pm. Admission is $15 per person or $25 per couple. Period dress is encouraged but not required.
Dancing was a favorite form of entertainment during the Victorian era (1840s-1890s) and especially during the Civil War as it offered respite from the worries and horrors of a war that affected the entire nation. Come find some respite from your own busy schedule as you are transported to times past. All ages are welcome and no prior dance experience is necessary to enjoy the evening.
This event is being offered in conjunction with Fort Scott National Historic Site’s (FSNHS) Civil War Encampment. For more information concerning FSNHS’s Civil War Encampment go www.nps.gov/fosc.
The Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site is a non-profit organization established in partnership with the National Park Service to support and promote the preservation and interpretation of FSNHS.
AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Kansas
The American Pickers are excited to return to Kansas! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in June 2024.
AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques.
They are always excited to find historically significant or rare items, in addition to unforgettable Characters and their collections.
As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, the Pickers are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics.
Along the way, they want to meet characters with amazing stories and fun items. They hope to give historically significant objects a new lease on life while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way.
The Pickers have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they’ve never seen
before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them.
The American Pickers TV Show is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a unique item, story to tell, and is ready to sell…we would love to hear from you! Please note, the Pickers DO NOT pick stores, flea markets, malls, auction businesses, museums, or anything open to the public.
If interested, please send us your name, phone number, location, and description of the collection with photos to:
[email protected] or call (646) 493-2184
facebook: @GotAPick
REDI on the Green Golf Tournament Woodland Hills Golf Course Friday, April 19
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World League Wrestling Coming To Fort Scott on April 13
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Southeast Kansas Library System Newsletter
The SEKnFind Newsletter
March 2024
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How was Life at Fort Scott During the Civil War
Experience it Without Needing to Enlist!
Fort Scott, Kan. – Fort Scott National Historic Site is hosting its Annual Civil War Encampment, April 20 and 21, 2024. Join us each day to experience artillery, cavalry, and infantry troops drilling, preparing for battle, and firing their weapons, talk to a blacksmith as he brings raw metal to life with his hammer, and learn about the process of tintype photography.
“We are grateful to have the generous support and participation from the Holmes Brigade, Friends of Fort Scott, Inc., Fort Smith National Historic Site’s Cavalry Troop, and plenty of new and returning Fort Scott National Historic Site volunteers alike,” said Superintendent Jill Jaworski. “We encourage everyone to step back in time and smell, hear, see, and experience life at the fort.”
On Saturday: hear the true story of abolitionist James Montgomery and his war on slavery in the authors discussion of his book Abolitionist of the Most Dangerous Kind, by Todd Mildfelt and David D. Schafer, learn about Jennison’s Jayhawkers 7th Kansas Cavalry from historian Arnold Schofield, smell bread baking, learn about Civil War medicine and the evolution of weapons, and be serenaded by the Prairie Sunflower Strings!
On Sunday: learn about tintype photography and its process, discuss Civil War medicine, and join a guided tour of the fort. The weekend is full of fun and games for the whole family straight from the 1800’s!
Encampment Schedule:
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
Interpreters will be at the firing range with historic weapons and doing demonstrations around the site throughout the day.
- 9 a.m. Raising the Colors (Garrison Flagpole)
- 9:30 a.m. Infantry Drill and Weapons Demonstration (Black Powder Area)
- 10 a.m. Ranger Guided Tour of the Fort (Meet at Visitor Center)
- 10:30 a.m. Cavalry Program (Next to Stables)
- 11 a.m. Authors David Schafer and Todd Mildfelt: Abolitionists of the Most Dangerous Kind (Infantry Barracks Theater)
- Noon Infantry Drill and Weapons Demonstration (Black Powder Area)
- 1 p.m. Prairie Sunflowers Strings Musical Performance (Hospital Porch)
- 1:30 p.m. Lunette Blair Discussion (Meet at the Lunette Blair on Skubitz Plaza)
- 2 p.m. Cavalry Program (Next to Stables)
- 3 p.m. Arnold Schofield: Jennison’s Jayhawkers 7th Kansas Cavalry
- 4 p.m. Flag Retreat with Infantry (Garrison Flagpole)
- 4:30 p.m. Artillery Drill and Weapons Demonstration (Black Powder Area)
- 6 p.m. Camp Dance (Memorial Hall)
SUNDAY, APRIL 21
Interpreters will be at the firing range with historic weapons and doing demonstrations around the site throughout the day.
- 9 a.m. Raising the Colors (Garrison Flagpole)
- 9:30 am Historic Church Service (Dragoon Barracks)
- 10 a.m. Ranger Guided Tour of the Fort (Meet at Visitor Center)
- 10:30 a.m. Artillery Drill and Weapons Demonstration (Black Powder Area)
- 11 a.m. Infantry Weapons Demonstration (Black Powder Area)
- Noon Cavalry Program (Next to Stables)
- 1 p.m. Guided Tour of the Fort (Meet at Visitor Center)
- 1:30 p.m. Lunette Blair Discussion (Meet at the Lunette Blair on Skubitz Plaza)
- 2:00 p.m. 1st Kansas Program (Infantry Barracks Theater)
- 3 p.m. Artillery Drill and Weapons Demonstration (Black Powder Area)
- 3:30 p.m. Infantry Weapons Demonstration (Black Powder Area)
- 4 p.m. Flag Retreat (Garrison Flagpole)
Fort Scott National Historic Site, a unit of the National Park Service, exhibit areas and visitor center are currently open Friday through Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Park grounds are open daily from a half hour before sunrise until a half hour after sunset. To find out more or become involved in activities at the Fort, please contact the park at 620-223-0310 or visit our website at www.nps.gov/fosc.
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Live Jazz Performance Tonight at Ellis Center at Fort Scott Community College
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Easter Egg Hunters Are Invited To Gunn Park This Saturday
The Fort Scott Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt is this Saturday, March 23 at 11 a.m. sharp at Gunn Park Shelter #2. The event is for children preschool through fifth grade, with participants bringing their own Easter baskets to gather the goodies in.
The Kiwanis-sponsored event is always the Saturday before the Easter weekend.
“We recommend people get there at 10:30 a.m.,” Kiwanis President John Crain said. There is always a crowd and it may take a while to get to the child’s age-designated area.
“It’s over at 11:07,” said event coordinator Bob Eckles with a chuckle.
The Easter Bunny will be there, so parents can get a snapshot of their children with him.
“Kiwanis packs the goodies on Thursday at 6 p.m. before the event,” Eckles said. “We get help from the Key Club at the high school.”
They usually spend several hundred dollars on candy, but this year “Candy is more expensive, especially chocolate,” Eckles said.
In some of the eggs are coupons from local businesses: Hedgehog Book Store, Dairy Queen Restaurant, McDonalds Restaurant, NuGrille and Flowers By Leanna.
Cash donations for the event are from: R and R Equipment; Diehl, Fletcher and Banwart CPA;Don’s Spirits and Wines; Merle Humphrey Insurance and Photography; Iron Star Antiques; Big Sugar Lumber; Bids and Dibs Consignment and Walmart.
Harley Race World League Wrestling returns to Memorial Hall in Fort Scott on April 13
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Live Jazz Performance at Gordon Parks Museum on March 21
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