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Jan 9, 2026

Vol. 1

Another Year of Impact:

Welcoming More Visitors Than Ever in 2025

In 2025, the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes welcomed almost 19,000 visitors, marking the highest attendance year in the Center’s history. Educators, students, families, community groups, and travelers from across the country and beyond came to Fort Scott to engage with stories of courage, compassion, and quiet leadership that continue to resonate across generations.

Nearly 19,000 visitors in 2025 —

The highest attendance year in LMC history!

This milestone year reflected more than growing numbers—it reflected growing connections. Through guided group tours, educator visits, community gatherings, and special events, the Center became a place where people didn’t just learn history—they experienced it.

From the moving Anne Frank exhibition to educator events and new exhibit unveilings,

2025 brought new audiences together through the power of Unsung Heroes’ stories.

A Winter Road Trip Favorite in Kansas

We’re excited to share that the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes was recently named one of the Top 5 Fun Winter Road Trip Stops in Kansas by The Topeka Capital-Journal.

This recognition reflects what visitors experience every day at the Center—engaging exhibits, powerful stories, and opportunities to connect with Unsung Heroes who shaped history. Whether you’re planning a family outing, an educator visit, or a winter road trip through southeast Kansas, we’d love to welcome you to Fort Scott.

Plan your visit today:

Phone: 620-223-1312

Email: [email protected]

The Discovery Award Keeps Growing

Over the past few years, the Discovery Award Competition has continued to grow—reaching more classrooms, inspiring more students, and bringing powerful Unsung Hero stories to life through project-based learning.

Each year, we’re amazed by the creativity, depth of research, and passion that students bring to their projects—whether through documentaries, performances, or websites. That momentum is what makes this competition so special, and we’re thrilled to begin receiving 2026 Discovery Award projects.

Do you know an educator or student who would love this opportunity?

Please help us spread the word!

Share the Discovery Award with teachers, students, and schools in your circle and invite them to discover a hero, create a project, and make an impact.

Your Generosity Fuels Our Mission

For just $100, you can create a unique and enduring tribute to honor a hero in your life. By purchasing a brick, you not only create a lasting memorial but also support the Lowell Milken Center’s mission to share the remarkable stories of Unsung Heroes throughout history.

Your purchase is tax-deductible, as the Lowell Milken Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We’ll promptly email you a printable certificate, making it a hassle-free and meaningful gift option.

Secure your brick today by visiting the Lowell Milken Center at 1 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS, or by submitting this form: https://bit.ly/brick_form. For more information, contact LMC at 620-223-1312.