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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee hosted by City of Fort Scott. The coffee will be held at Memorial Hall, 1 E. 3rd St. this Thursday, September 4th, at 8am. Coffee, juice, and refreshments will be served, and attendees may register to win a special drawing.
This week’s gathering will serve as a prelude event to the Memorial Hall 100-year Celebration, scheduled for Friday, September 5th from 11:30am to 1pm when the community is invited to join in commemorating the centennial milestone of this cherished architectural and cultural landmark in downtown Fort Scott.
Constructed in 1925 in the elegant neoclassical style by architect William T. Schmitt, Memorial Hall was built to honor those who gave their lives in World War I. Through the decades, it has hosted high school basketball games, served as city offices, and provided space for community events and organizations.
Today, Memorial Hall proudly stands as a contributing property within the Fort Scott Downtown Historic District, formally recognized on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. As the building reaches its 100th anniversary, both the Chamber Coffee and community celebration offer opportunities to reflect on a century of local heritage, civic service, and community resilience.
For more information, contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566. Visit the Events Calendar and category of Chamber Coffees on fortscott.com for upcoming locations.
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