The Gordon Parks Museum Open with Extended Hours During
Fort Scott High School All-Class Reunion Weekend
FORT SCOTT, Kan. June. 17, 2025 – The Gordon Parks Museum at Fort Scott Community College will be open with extended hours during the Fort Scott High School Alumni Association All-Class Reunion, taking place the weekend of June 27–29, 2025.
The museum invites all returning alumni and visitors to stop by and experience the powerful legacy of Fort Scott native Gordon Parks, a trailblazing photographer, filmmaker, writer, and musician.
Extended Museum Hours:
- Friday, June 27: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday, June 28: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
This is a unique opportunity to learn more about Parks’ impact on American culture and civil rights, and to explore exhibits highlighting his career, from his early life in Fort Scott to his renowned work with LIFE Magazine and films.
In addition to museum exhibits, visitors are encouraged to take part in the Learning Tree Film Scene Sign Trail, a self-guided tour that highlighting key locations from the 1969 film The Learning Tree, directed by Gordon Parks and filmed in Fort Scott in 1968.
Trail brochures are available at:
- The Gordon Parks Museum
- Fort Scott Visitors Center / Chamber of Commerce
- Local area hotels
“We’re excited to welcome back so many Fort Scott alumni and visitors,” said Kirk Sharp, Executive Director of The Gordon Parks Museum. “This is a perfect time to reconnect not only with old classmates but also with the rich history and legacy of Gordon Parks.”
For more information, visit www.gordonparkscenter.org or follow The Gordon Parks Museum on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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