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Free 4-H STEM Summer Day Camp – July 23 at Fort Scott Library

July 16, 2026 Submitted Story Leave a comment

Sending on behalf of Chamber member
K-State Research & Extension — Southwind District

FREE 4-H STEM SUMMER DAY CAMP

You’re invited!

Calling all young builders, creators, and problem-solvers!

Students entering Grades 3 through 6 are invited to a FREE morning of hands-on STEM activities presented by K-State Research and Extension and the Southwind District 4-H program.

July 23
⏰ 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Fort Scott Public Library
FREE to attend

Camp Activities:

Build a simple robot

Create a catapult

Create a working windmill

Space may be limited, so be sure to register your child soon!

Click HERE to Register Today!
Or call 620-244-3826

Get ready for a morning filled with building, experimenting, learning, and STEM-powered fun! Ὠ0

Click HERE to visit K-State Extension – Southwind District Facebook Page!

Click HERE to visit K-State Extension – Southwind District webpage!

Fair, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee Hosted by Bourbon County Fair Association, July 16

July 15, 2026 Submitted Story Leave a comment

Join us for Chamber Coffee hosted by the Bourbon County Fair Association

Thursday, July 16th | 8:00 a.m.
Under the Hubenett Pavilion at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds
2102 S. Huntington Blvd., Fort Scott, KS

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to attend this week’s Chamber Coffee hosted by the Bourbon County Fair Association on Thursday, July 16, at 8:00 a.m.

The Coffee will be held under the Hubenett Pavilion at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds, 2102 S. Huntington Blvd. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served, and attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about this year’s Bourbon County Fair and the many activities taking place throughout the week.

The Bourbon County Fair continues through Friday, July 17, showcasing the hard work and dedication of local 4-H members and youth exhibitors. The Chamber extends its best wishes to all participants exhibiting livestock and projects they have worked on throughout the year.

Community members are encouraged to attend the fair, support local youth, and enjoy the week’s activities. Fair highlights include:

Fort Scott FFA Chicken Dinner on Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Uniontown FFA Cornhole Tournament at 7:00 p.m. in the Show Arena
Draft Horse Pull at 8:00 p.m.
Vendor Mart in the Merchants Building from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. nightly through Thursday
Youth Livestock Sale on Friday at 7:00 p.m.

A complete schedule of fair events is available on the Events Calendar at fortscott.com or on the Bourbon County Fair Facebook page.

For more information about Chamber Coffees or other Chamber events, contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 or visit fortscott.com.

Church news, Entertainment, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Gospel Concert: Ernie Couch & Revival – July 11

July 10, 2026 Submitted Story Leave a comment

Sending on behalf of Chamber member First United Methodist Church

Click HERE to visit First United Methodist Church Facebook Page!

Exercise, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Ribbon Cutting: Outdoor Fitness Court® at Buck Run, July 9

July 9, 2026 Submitted Story Leave a comment

You’re invited to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Fort Scott’s new Outdoor Fitness Court® at Buck Run Community Center! This exciting new fitness space offers free outdoor workouts for people ages 14 & up, regardless of fitness level.

Thursday, July 9th
10am
Buck Run Community Center
735 Scott Ave

The Outdoor Fitness Court® was made possible through a partnership between the City of Fort Scott, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, and the National Fitness Campaign, helping make free outdoor fitness opportunities available to our community.

What is the Fitness Court®?

The new Fitness Court® is a free outdoor gym designed to help expand access to high-quality workouts right here in Fort Scott. It features seven exercise stations where users can complete a full-body workout using their own body weight.

Workouts are adaptable for all fitness levels and are created for adults of all abilities, ages 14 and up. Community members can also download the free Fitness Court® App, which acts like a “coach in your pocket” to guide workouts and enhance the experience.

Why This Matters

This project is a great example of what can happen when community partners come together to support the health, wellness, and quality of life of Fort Scott residents. The Fitness Court® will provide a free, accessible, outdoor space for residents to move, exercise, and enjoy a healthier lifestyle.

Join Us!

Residents, Chamber members, businesses, and community supporters are invited to attend the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and be among the first to experience the new Outdoor Fitness Court®.

We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate this exciting new addition to Fort Scott!

For more information, contact City Hall at 620-223-0550.

* The mural on the Fitness Court was created by local artist Stephen Toal, also known as “Toal Bucket.” Stephen has done numerous art projects, murals, and photography work throughout our community, and we are lucky to have his talent, creativity, and heart represented in Fort Scott.

Stay after the ceremony for Tiger Ice!

Enjoy a FREE Tiger Ice Sno Cone for the first 50 attendees following the ribbon cutting while supplies last.

Learn More

Visit the Buck Run Fitness Center Facebook Page
Visit the Buck Run Fitness Center website

Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting: The Library Speakeasy, July 9

July 9, 2026 Submitted Story Leave a comment

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites Chamber members and their guests to attend a Chamber After-Hours, Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting celebrating The Library, Fort Scott’s newest speakeasy, on Thursday, July 9, from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at 523 S. Main Street, with the entrance located on the south side of the building beneath Lu’s Ice Cream Shop.

Chamber members and their guests are invited to tour The Library Speakeasy, enjoy refreshments, network with fellow Chamber members, and celebrate this exciting new business. Chamber remarks and the official ribbon cutting will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m.

The Library is the vision of local businessman Al Niece and will be managed by Flo Tanner. Tucked away in the basement below Lu’s Ice Cream Shop, the venue offers a unique 1920s speakeasy-inspired atmosphere featuring specialty cocktails and a select beer menu. The Chamber After-Hours will serve as an exclusive preview celebration ahead of the business’s public Grand Opening on Friday, July 10.

Chamber After-Hours events provide an excellent opportunity for Chamber members to network, build relationships, make new business connections, and celebrate new businesses, expansions, and investments that strengthen our community. As a Chamber After-Hours tradition, a $2 admission will be collected at the door and includes entry into the Chamber’s popular 50/50 drawing, with one lucky attendee taking home half of the proceeds.

“We’re excited to celebrate another outstanding investment in Fort Scott,” said Lindsay Madison, President & CEO of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce. “The Library is a wonderful example of how historic spaces can be thoughtfully reimagined while preserving the character and historic charm that make Fort Scott so special. We appreciate Al Niece’s continued investment in our community and look forward to welcoming Chamber members to this special preview event.”

Following the Chamber celebration, The Library will celebrate its public Grand Opening on Friday, July 10, and will be open Thursday through Saturday from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.

For more information about the Chamber After-Hours, contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 620-223-3566, stop by 231 E. Wall Street, or visit FortScott.com.

Visit The Library Facebook Page

Visit The Library Facebook Event Page

Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes, Submitted

Mary Anning Exhibition Closes July 11 at Lowell Milken Center

July 7, 2026 Submitted Story Leave a comment

Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes

The Mary Anning Exhibition

FINAL WEEK! The Mary Anning Exhibition Closes Saturday

Time is running out! This Saturday, July 11, is your last opportunity to experience our special summer exhibition honoring Unsung Hero Mary Anning, the pioneering fossil hunter whose discoveries helped change our understanding of prehistoric life.

Hours:

Monday–Friday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
(Final Day)

Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes
1 S. Main | Fort Scott
FREE Admission

Whether you’re bringing the kids, entertaining out-of-town guests, or simply looking for something unique to do this week, don’t miss this engaging exhibition featuring:

Fossils and life-sized dinosaur replicas
Dinosaur teeth, claws, and hands-on displays
The inspiring story of Mary Anning and her groundbreaking discoveries

Questions: 620-223-1312

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Make plans to visit this week before this special exhibition comes to a close!

Visit the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes Facebook Page

Visit the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes website

Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Let’s Flamingle Shopping Event July 10–11 in Fort Scott

July 7, 2026 Submitted Story Leave a comment

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce presents the Let’s Flamingle Shopping Event Downtown & Around Fort Scott, KS!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces the Let’s Flamingle shopping event will be held this Friday and Saturday, July 10th–11th, Downtown and around.

Businesses in the Downtown Historic District and additional locations will be participating by hiding flamingos inside the stores that can be found for discounts and giveaways. Shoppers may also pick up a card from any participating store and get it stamped by spending $5 or more in at least three retailers for a chance to win $50 in Chamber Bucks gift certificates.

Participating Stores

110 South Main Mercantile – 110 S. Main St.
Barbed Wire & Roses Vintage Market – 18 N. Main St.
Be The Light Boutique – 12 N. Main St.
Better In Bourbon – 2 Old Fort Blvd.
Common Ground Coffee Co. – 12 E. Wall St.
Eternal Grace Boutique – 13 N. Main St.
Hedgehog Books – 16 S. Main St.
Laree & Co. – 3 S. National Ave.
The Market at 23 Main – 23 S. Main St.
Shirt Shack – 11 E. 18th St.
Sunshine Boutique – 18 E. Wall St.

Grab your “flock” and get ready to shop local this weekend for the Let’s Flamingle event, Downtown and around in Fort Scott. Organized by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, 620-223-3566, fortscott.com.

Click HERE for the Facebook Event Page!

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2026 LMC Fellows Receive Keys to the City

July 6, 2026 Submitted Story Leave a comment

The Lowell Milken Center (LMC) for Unsung Heroes in Fort Scott, Kansas, has awarded its 2026 Fellowship to 12 educators. As part of their week-long experience in Fort Scott, the six fellows for June 29 – July 3 were presented the key to the city by Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Lindsay Madison.

Upon presenting the keys, Madison remarked, “The City of Fort Scott is proud to welcome the 2026 Lowell Milken Center Fellows and present them with keys to the city. It is inspiring to see outstanding educators from across the country come to Fort Scott to deepen their commitment to teaching and learning. As they return to their schools and communities, they will carry forward the mission of the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes, ensuring that the stories of individuals whose contributions have too often gone unrecognized continue to be shared. Recognizing those who have made a meaningful difference is important work, and through these powerful stories, future generations are inspired to make a positive impact in the world.”

The Fellows honored this week were Liz Anstine from Kansas, Elizabeth Hutton from Missouri, Jennifer McMunn from Connecticut, Elizabeth Metts from Massachusetts, Danyel Smith from California, and Kelly Steffen from Iowa. LMC Director Norm Conard praised these outstanding individuals, saying, “We are so honored to be able to network and collaborate with these exemplary educators and provide them with an opportunity to reflect, reenergize and strategize with each other as they seek to find new ways to inspire their students.”

Every summer, the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes awards its Fellowship to national and international award-winning educators from America and around the world. As LMC Fellows, they deepen their understanding of Unsung Heroes and project-based learning, preparing them to develop Unsung Heroes projects with their students and learn the stories of role models who help change the world. Along with the time spent deepening their professional skills at the LMC, the Fellows have enjoyed visiting the Fort Scott area.

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Chamber Coffee at Fort Scott Railroad Museum, July 2

June 30, 2026 Submitted Story Leave a comment

Join us for Chamber Coffee
hosted by Chamber Member
The Fort Scott Railroad Museum

Thursday, July 2nd — 8am
@ The Fort Scott Railroad Museum (The Depot)
1 Scott Ave.

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to attend this week’s Chamber Coffee, hosted by new Chamber member, the Fort Scott Railroad Museum, on Thursday, July 2, at 8:00 a.m. The event will be held at 1 Scott Avenue in the historic depot located directly behind the Ellis Foundation building, caddy-corner from the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce.

The Chamber Coffee will be hosted by local businessman Al Niece, owner of Niece Manufacturing, whose recent investments in preserving several of Fort Scott’s historic properties include the restoration of the city’s last remaining railroad depot. The museum will be managed by volunteer Rick Sadler, who is helping lead the effort to preserve and share Fort Scott’s railroad history with the community.

Guests will enjoy coffee, juice, and light refreshments while learning about the exciting vision for the Fort Scott Railroad Museum. Attendees will also have the opportunity to register for a special door prize drawing.

The Fort Scott Railroad Museum is dedicated to preserving Fort Scott’s rich railroad heritage while inspiring curiosity, learning, and community pride. Through engaging exhibits, the museum seeks to deepen public understanding of the region’s important role in shaping American transportation history.

The museum is housed in Fort Scott’s last remaining railroad depot. Originally constructed in 1870 near the Marmaton River, the depot was relocated to its current downtown location in 1997 to protect it from flooding. Following the Civil War, Fort Scott emerged as one of the premier cities of the American frontier. Between 1870 and 1900, the community competed with Kansas City on three separate occasions to become the largest railroad center west of the Mississippi River.

Chamber members and guests are encouraged to attend and learn more about this exciting preservation effort and the history that helped shape Fort Scott.

For additional information about the Fort Scott Railroad Museum, email fortscottrailroadmuseum@gmail.com.

For more information about Chamber Coffee or other Chamber events, contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 or visit fortscott.com and select the Chamber Coffees category on the Events Calendar for upcoming Chamber Coffee locations.

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, Health Care

Chamber Coffee at Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, June 25

June 24, 2026 Submitted Story Leave a comment

Chamber Coffee Hosted by Freeman Fort Scott Hospital

Thursday, June 25th — 8:00 a.m.
Freeman Fort Scott Hospital
401 Woodland Hills Blvd.
McCauley Conference Room

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to attend a Chamber Coffee hosted by Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd., this Thursday, June 25, at 8:00 a.m. Guests may enter through the Main Entrance, as coffee will be held in the McCauley Conference Room.

Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served, and attendees may register for a special door prize drawing.

During the Chamber Coffee, Freeman Fort Scott Hospital will share several exciting updates, including the announcement that the hospital has been awarded more than $2.5 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program. The grant funding will support the addition of MRI services at Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, bringing an important and much-needed diagnostic service to Bourbon County while improving access to care closer to home.

The hospital will also introduce Dr. Katrina Burke, who has joined Freeman Fort Scott Hospital as a full-time employed hospitalist. Her addition further strengthens the hospital’s medical staff and supports continuity of care for patients.

Freeman Fort Scott Hospital remains committed to continually evaluating healthcare services and opportunities based on community needs and the hospital’s ability to sustainably provide those services locally.

For more information, contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566. Visit fortscott.com and select the Chamber Coffees category on the Events Calendar for upcoming Chamber Coffee locations.

Visit Freeman Fort Scott Hospital on Facebook

Visit Freeman Fort Scott Hospital webpage

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