Category Archives: Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott June 10 Weekly Newsletter

What’s Happening in Fort Scott!
June 10th Weekly Newsletter
So much fun coming up in Fort Scott,
share with your friends & family!
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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TROLLEY TOURS,
ON THE HOUR FROM THE CHAMBER!
Friday 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Saturday 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
$6 adults, $4 children 12 & under
50-minute narrated tour of Historic Fort Scott!
6/9-6/12 ~ John Hill Summer Showcase Baseball Tournament, click here for schedule.
6/10-6/11 ~ Eastern Kansas Swine Show Series, Bourbon County Fairgrounds
6/10-6/11 ~ St. Mary’s Mega Garage Sale, Kennedy Gym, Friday 6:30am-6pm, Saturday 7-11am
6/10 ~ Friday Night Concerts in the Park, Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st & Main, 7pm, featuring Matt Harper of Nevada, MO
6/11 ~ Fort Scott Farmers’ Market, Skubitz Plaza, 8am-12pm
6/11 ~ Fundraiser for Delbert & Jenni Elder, Fort Scott Elks Lodge, 12pm, click here for info.
6/11 ~ Cruise-In, everyone welcome, 5:30-?, W/K parking lot just south of O’Reilly’s. Click here for more info.
6/12 ~ Fort Scott Nazarene Service at LaRoche Baseball Complex, 8-9am
6/14 ~ Musician Alan Cunningham Performs at Memorial Hall, Put on by the Fort Scott Public Library in place of their virtual story hour, 10am
6/15 ~ Women’s Golf League, Woodland Hills Golf Course, contact Diane Striler if interested, tee off any time after 4pm.
6/16 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by The Lavender Patch Farm, 8am, 2376 Locust Rd.
6/17 ~ BCAC Patio Concert – Sold Out, Liberty Theatre, 8pm, Wednesdays at the Hermans featuring FS native Summer Buerge!
6/18 ~ Kids Fishing Derby, Gunn Park Shelter House 1, 11am-2pm, click here.
6/18 ~ Botox, Brows, & Blowouts, 4 S. Main St, 10am-6pm, click here for tickets and pricing.
6/18 ~ 5th Annual Lavender Fest! Click here for details, 9am to 3pm.
6/18 ~ First Annual Summer Soul Fest, 1447 Maple Rd, 6pm-12am, click here for info.
6/19 ~ Community Christian Church, Father’s Day Worship Service at LaRoche Complex
6/23 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 8am
6/23 ~ BINGO hosted by Fort Scott American Legion Post 25, Memorial Hall, 7pm
SAVE THE DATE:
6/24-6/26 ~ FSHS All School Reunion,
click here for info.
7/2-7/4 ~ Independence Weekend Celebration, Fort Scott National Historic Site
7/8 ~ Gordon Parks Fundraiser Event featuring Charlie Redd & Luna Voo Doo Music Performance, The Liberty Theatre, doors open at 7pm, click here for more info.
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SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!
Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!
Clickhere for Chamber member
specialty shopping & other retail in
Downtown & other areas of the community.
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue
Chamber Highlights
Click here for our
Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
Click here for info.
Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
Seeking a job/career?
We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.
Click here for our rental listing.
ST. MARY’S MEGA GARAGE SALE
LAVENDER FEST 5
FIRST ANNUAL SOUL FEST
ALL-SCHOOL REUNION
ALL-SCHOOL REUNION PARADE
FORT CINEMA SHOW SCHEDULE THIS WEEKEND
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701

Good Ol’ Days Parade Winners Announced

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2022 Good Ol’ Days Parade winners.  The Chamber would like to thank everyone who entered and participated in the parade.  The Chamber would also like to thank the many volunteers who judged, marked the line-up, or otherwise assisted with the event.

Category                   Winner                                                                                 
Float                                 Bethel Community Baptist Church

Foot Unit                         Fort Scott National Historic Site Color Guard

Tractor                             Bluegrass Equipment                                           

Horses                             George Beavers, Jeremy Morton, and Joe Morton

Classic Car                      Sonic Drive-In

Golf Cart                         Ascension Via Christi Hospital

The Chamber invites everyone to enter upcoming community parades in 2022 including the Fort Scott High School All-School Reunion Parade on Friday, June 24th (5pm), the Burke Street Parade on Monday, July 4th (10am), the Pioneer Harvest Fiesta Parade on Thursday, September 29th (6pm), the Halloween Parade Saturday, October 29th (11am), and the Christmas Parade on Tuesday, December 6th at 6pm.

Thanks again to the participants and volunteers.  The Chamber organizes the Good Ol’ Days Parade, Halloween Parade and the Christmas Parade; the other parades are run by those organizations and volunteers.  If you have feedback or suggestions for future parades you may contact the Chamber at (620) 223-3566 or email [email protected].

 

Greyhound Football Legacy Center Ribbon Cutting at Chamber Coffee June 9

CHAMBER COFFEE AND RIBBON CUTTING TO CELEBRATE GREYHOUND FOOTBALL LEGACY CENTER

Thursday, June 9th, 2022
8am

 

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to the Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting for Greyhound Football Legacy Center this Thursday, June 9th at 8am located at 11 N. Main St. Everyone is invited to come and see the Legacy Center, enter the drawings, and enjoy light refreshments.  The Chamber Coffee will conclude with the cutting of the ribbon to celebrate the Greyhound Football Legacy Center’s mission in our community.

 

Following the recent closing of the FSCC football program, former FSCC Football players and supporters have created the Greyhound Football Legacy Center and have high hopes to bring back FSCC Football for the 2023 Season. It is their mission to provide sustained support to improve the FSCC athletic program, connect with teammates and meet new fellow Hounds. They will be providing updates and news about the Save Football Initiative. The Legacy Center is a gathering place for the group and will house football memorabilia, including uniforms and trophies. Milligan, Doug Ropp, Jerry Witt, and the directors of the Greyhound Legacy Center welcome members of the community to view the center located at 11 N. Main and join their mission.

 

Contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce for more information at 620-223-3566 or [email protected].

 

 

Chamber Coffee at Skubitz Plaza on June 2

Join us for this week’s Chamber Coffee!
Hosted by Fort Scott Good Ol’ Days Committee
Thursday, June 2nd, 8am
Located at Skubitz Plaza
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee hosted by the Fort Scott Good Ol’ Days Committee, Thursday, June 2nd at 8 a.m. on Skubitz Plaza, Downtown Fort Scott.
Shawn O’Brien, Chairman, and the Good Ol’ Days committee are excited to celebrate the 41st Annual Good Ol’ Days festival with the theme of 41-derful Years of Family, Friends and Fun.
Tickets are on sale at the Chamber of Commerce for the Good Ol’ Chicken Dinner to be held Friday, June 3rd. The Chamber is also taking entries for the Good Ol’ Days Parade planned for 6pm Friday, June 3rd. The full schedule of events may be found on the festival website fortscottgoodoldays.com.
Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served along with door prizes.
Visit Fort Scott Good Ol’ Days Committee’s Facebook page HERE!
Visit Fort Scott Good Ol’ Days Committee’s website HERE!
Thank you to our Chamber Champions listed below!

What’s Happening in Fort Scott May 26 Newsletter

What’s Happening in Fort Scott!
May 26th Weekly Newsletter
So much fun coming up in Fort Scott,
share with your friends & family!
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
________________
TROLLEY TOURS,
ON THE HOUR FROM THE CHAMBER!
Friday 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Saturday 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
$6 adults, $4 children 12 & under
50-minute narrated tour of Historic Fort Scott!
5/27 ~ Friday Night Concerts in the Park – Prairie Sunflower Strings, Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st and Main, 7pm
 5/28-5/29 ~ Kansas 6A Baseball
Tournament, LaRoche Complex
5/27-5/30 ~ KanRocks Memorial Weekend, click here.
5/27-5/30 ~ Symbols of Sacrifice Flags displayed on the grounds of the Fort Scott National Historic Site, volunteers welcome to help put out flags on Friday, 5/27.
5/28 ~ Fort Scott Farmers’ Market, Breakfast on the Bricks will be served by the Richard’s family as a fundraiser for Care to Share, Skubitz Plaza, 8am-12pm
5/28 ~ Angel Gifts Fundraiser, Bass Tournament, BBQ & Bourbon County Revival Band, Union Station, Uniontown, click here for FB event.
5/30 ~ Memorial Day Program, US National Cemetery No. 1, 10:30am.
5/30 ~ Babe Ruth Baseball Tournament
5/31 ~ Parents Meeting Youth Football League, Buck Run Community Center, 6:30pm, click here for FB event.
6/1 ~ Bourbon Girls Night Out – Airbrush Tanning, Better in Bourbon, 5-7pm
6/2-6/5 ~ John Hill Summer Showcase Baseball Tournament
6/2 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Good Ol’ Days, 8am, Skubitz Plaza
6/3-6/4 ~ Good Ol’ Train Show & Quilt Auction, Museum of Creativity, See flyer below.
6/3-6/4 ~ Kansas Junior Limousin Breeders Field Day, Bourbon County Fair Grounds
6/3-6/4 ~ Good Ol’ Days Festival, click here for all the details.
6/3 ~ Good Ol’ Days Parade, Starting at 6th & Main St., 6pm, Deadline to register for the parade is May 31st, click here.
6/3-6/4 ~ Model Train Show at the Museum of Creativity, click here for info.
6/4 ~ Car & Bike Show hosted by Old 54 Cycles, Riverfront Park!
6/4 ~ Quilt Auction, Museum of Creativity, 1-3pm, click here.
SAVE THE DATE:
6/7 ~ Becoming a Destination Business and Community Workshop by Jon Schallert, River Room Event Center, 8am-1:45pm, Register here.
6/8 ~ City Commission Meeting, City Hall, 6pm
6/8 ~ Between the Lines Baseball Tournament
6/8 ~ Eastern Regional Retreat for NetWork Kansas E-Communities, Empress Event Center, 10am-3pm
6/9-6/12 ~ John Hill Summer Showcase Baseball Tournament
6/9 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Varia, 110 E 23rd St., 8am
6/10-6/11 ~ Eastern Kansas Swine Show Series, Bourbon County Fair Grounds
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The Good Ol’ Days Festival is coming June 3rd-4th. Get your Chicken Dinner tickets at the Chamber ~ only $8 for a 3 piece meal from Chicken Mary’s!
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_____________
SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!
Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!
Clickhere for Chamber member
specialty shopping & other retail in
Downtown & other areas of the community.
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue
Chamber Highlights
Click here for our
Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
Click here for info.
Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
Seeking a job/career?
We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.
Click here for our rental listing.
Good Ol’ Train Show & Quilt Auction
6A Tournament Update
Good Ol’ Days Car & Bike Show
The Symbols of Sacrifice “Field of Honor” is available for viewing all Memorial Day Weekend, Friday, May 27 through, Monday, May 30. Guided fort tours daily at 10 am and 1 pm.
Bourbon Girls Night Out – 15 Minute Airbrush Tanning Sessions at Better in Bourbon, 5-7pm
Jon Schallert presents a Destination Workshop in Fort Scott!
Early bird registration by May 31st $50, $75 after May 31st!
Click here to register online.
FORT CINEMA SHOW SCHEDULE THIS WEEKEND
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701

Chamber Coffee at FSHS Commons Area on May 26

Join us for this week’s Chamber Coffee!
Hosted by Fort Scott USD 234
Thursday, May 26th, 8am
1005 S. Main St.
FSHS Commons Area – Enter through the main doors on the West side
Join us for a Fort Scott School District Update!
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to the Chamber Coffee this Thursday, May 26th at 8am. This week’s coffee will be hosted by Fort Scott USD 234, located at 1005 S. Main St. in the common area. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served.
Visit Fort Scott USD 234’s Facebook page HERE!
Visit Fort Scott USD 234’s website HERE!

Friday Night Free Concert: Prairie Sunflower Strings

Ralph Carlson introduces the Friday Night Concert musicians May 2019.

The Prairie Sunflower Strings will be the featured entertainment at this week’s Friday Night Concert. The musical group, consisting of eight musicians, play traditional folk music on  dulcimers, guitar, violin, and autoharp. A few newer songs will also be added into the mix.

 

“These talented musicians and vocalists have been playing together for four years,“  concert-series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “Members of The Prairie Sunflower Strings are Cherry Nelson, Joyce Love, Barbara Ray, and Jean Strader on mountain dulcimers, Charlena Burns on bowed dulcimer, Marilyn Adcock on autoharp and vocals, Sandy Hemphill on guitar, violin, and vocals, and Jack Hemphill on guitar. We are pleased to welcome this fine group back to the park pavilion. Come out and join us for a fun opportunity to see friends and enjoy some great music.“

 

The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion at First and Main streets. The shows, sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, are free and open to the public. Dave Oas and Jim Butler provide the sound each week. Due to limited seating, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

 

In the event of inclement weather, the show will be moved to The Loading Dock at  Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall

Chamber Celebration/Awards Dinner: RSVP May 23

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 REMINDER TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS!

JOIN US FOR THE

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration!

See below for reservation info. and various ways you may participate!

Deadline to RSVP: Monday, May 23rd, 12pm

Thursday, May 26th

River Room Event Center

3 W. Oak Street

RSVP by 5.23.2022

Social & Silent Auction

5:30pm

Dinner, Awards, & Live Auction

6:30pm

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CLICK TO RSVP

Ways you can participate in the Chamber’s

Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration:

* Make your dinner reservation and/or confirm sponsorship by noon, May 23rd.

* Click to email us if your business/organization would like to decorate a table for fun advertising & promotion.

* Click to email us if your business/organization would like to donate a silent or live auction item for advertising & promotion.

Thank you to our Chamber Champions for all of your support!
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Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701

What’s Happening in Fort Scott May 20th

What’s Happening in Fort Scott!
May 20th Weekly Newsletter
So much fun coming up in Fort Scott,
share with your friends & family!
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
________________
TROLLEY TOURS,
ON THE HOUR FROM THE CHAMBER!
Friday 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Saturday 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
$6 adults, $4 children 12 & under
50-minute narrated tour of Historic Fort Scott!
5/20 ~ No Friday Night Concert this week due to musicians setting up & playing at the Shead Farm Homestead Festival on Saturday!
5/21 ~ Step Into Summer Sidewalk Sale, Downtown and Around, see above for participating stores!
5/21 ~ Fort Scott Farmers’ Market, Skubitz Plaza, 8am-12pm
      5/21 ~ Public Forum: Stronger Together hosted by the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team, share ideas to improve 3rd St Park, 9-11am, all are welcome, breakfast burritos catered by Sharky’s!
5/21 ~ Shead Farm Homestead Festival, 2468 Calvary Rd, Garland, KS, 10am-5pm, click here.
5/21 ~ Kids Fishing Derby hosted to benefit Bourbon County Angels, click here for FB event.
5/23-5/24 ~ CHC/SEK Free Sports Physical – High School & Middle School Athletes, FSHS Auxiliary Gym, 9am-3pm, click here.
5/23 ~ City Land Bank Meeting, City Hall, 4pm
5/24 ~ Gross Insurance Educational Dinner, Lucci’s Cafe, 6pm, click here.
5/24 ~ Fort Scott Farmers’ Market, Skubitz Plaza, 4-6pm
5/26th ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by FSHS Alumni, FSHS Commons Area, 8am
5/26th ~ Chamber Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration, River Room, 5:30pm, Deadline to RSVP is Monday, May 23rd at Noon,
click here for details!
      5/26-5/27 ~ Kansas 6A Baseball
Tournament, LaRoche Complex
5/26 ~ Ladies Craft Night Kick-Off, Museum of Creativity, 6pm, click here.
5/27 ~ Friday Night Concerts in the Park, Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st and Main, 7pm
5/27-5/30 ~ KanRocks Memorial Weekend, click here.
5/27-5/30 ~ Symbols of Sacrifice Flags displayed on the grounds of the Fort Scott National Historic Site, volunteers welcome to help put out flags on Friday, 5/27.
5/28 ~ Fort Scott Farmers’ Market, Skubitz Plaza, 8am-12pm
5/28 ~ Angel Gifts Fundraiser, Bass Tournament, BBQ & Bourbon County Revival Band, Union Station, Uniontown, click here for FB event.
5/28 ~ Roller Skating, Buck Run Community Center, 7-9pm
5/30 ~ Memorial Day Program, US National Cemetery No. 1, 10:30am.
5/30 ~ Babe Ruth Baseball Tournament
5/31 ~ Parents Meeting Youth Football League, Buck Run Community Center, 6:30pm, click here for FB event.
6/2-6/5 ~ John Hill Summer Showcase Baseball Tournament
6/2 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Good Ol’ Days, 8am, Skubitz Plaza
SAVE THE DATE:
6/3-6/4 ~ Kansas Junior Limousin Breeders Field Day, Bourbon County Fair Grounds
6/3-6/4 ~ Good Ol’ Days Festival, click here for all the details.
6/3 ~ Good Ol’ Days Parade, Starting at 6th & Main St., 6pm, Deadline to register for the parade is May 31st, click here.
6/3-6/4 ~ Model Train Show at the Museum of Creativity, click here for info.
6/4 ~ Car & Bike Show hosted by Old 54 Cycles, Riverfront Park!
6/4 ~ Quilt Auction, Museum of Creativity, 1-3pm, click here.
6/7 ~ Becoming a Destination Business and Community Workshop by Jon Schallert
*********************
The Good Ol’ Days Festival is coming June 3rd-4th. Get your Chicken Dinner tickets at the Chamber ~ only $8 for a 3 piece meal from Chicken Mary’s!
********************
_____________
SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!
Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!
Clickhere for Chamber member
specialty shopping & other retail in
Downtown & other areas of the community.
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue
Chamber Highlights
Click here for our
Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
Click here for info.
Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
Seeking a job/career?
We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.
Click here for our rental listing.
Chamber Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration
Thursday, May 26th ~ make reservations today!
Ladies Craft Night Summer Kick-Off
Gross Insurance Educational Dinner
Shead Farm Homestead Festival
Jon Schallert presents a Destination Workshop in Fort Scott!
Early bird registration by May 31st $50, $75 after May 31st!
Click here to register online.
FORT CINEMA SHOW SCHEDULE THIS WEEKEND
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!

Weekly Chamber Coffee at Nelson State Farm on May 19

Join us for this week’s Chamber Coffee!
Hosted by Kale Nelson State Farm
Celebrating 100 Years of Good Neighbor Spirit!
Thursday, May 19th, 8am
1805 S. National Ave.
The Kale Nelson State Farm Insurance office is proud to serve Fort Scott, KS with Insurance and Financial Services, with a focus on resident relocations to the Bourbon and Linn County area. Kale’s team of licensed Insurance Professionals are here to help get you correct Insurance coverage for your specific needs. Not only can they help with Auto Insurance, Homeowners Insurance, Life Insurance and Financial Services to the Fort Scott, KS area including the surrounding Bourbon and Linn County areas, but they are also able to assist small business owners with their Commercial lines of Insurance. Give them a call today for a personalized Insurance Quote!
Visit Kale Nelson State Farm’s Facebook page HERE!
Visit Kale Nelson State Farm’s website HERE!
Thank you to our Chamber Champions listed below!

STEP INTO SUMMER SIDEWALK SALE

 


The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Step into Summer Sidewalk Sale that will take place Downtown and Around on Saturday, May 21st

 

Participating merchants include Angie Dawn’s Boutique, Bartelsmeyer Jewelry, Bids & Dibs, Hare & Crow barber Shop, Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore, Iron Star Antiques & Such, Main Street Vintage & Co., Mayco Ace Hardware, Museum of Creativity Gift Shop, Ruddick’s Furniture & Flooring, Shirt Shack, Sunshine Boutique, and Treasure Hunt Flea Market. 

 

The Step into Summer Sidewalk Sale is a great opportunity to support locally owned retailers while enjoying refreshments and finding good deals.

Contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce for more information at 620-223-3566 or visit fortscott.com.

Bourbon County Arts Council 2022 Patio Concert Friday, June 17

Sending on behalf of Chamber Member Bourbon County Arts Council.
Bourbon County Arts Council
2022 Patio Concert
Friday, June 17 ⟡ 8:00-10:00pm ⟡ Liberty Theatre Patio
Featuring Wednesdays at Herman’s
Tickets ⟡ Members – $10 | Non-Members – $15
Contact Terri Floyd 620.224.7221 or Deb Anderson 620.224.8650
Thank you to our Chamber Champions for all of your support!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701

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