Gordon Parks Museum

Buffalo Soldier History Presentation “Slave to Soldier” Monday, Feb 18, at 11:00a.m. –12:00p.m.   In the Ellis Fine Arts Center Guest Speakers: The Alexander/Madison Chapter – Greater Kansas City/Leavenworth Area 9th & 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association will be in full authentic Buffalo Soldier uniforms. The troopers will provide a moving  presentation on the great legacy Read More …

The Gordon Parks Museum at Fort Scott Community College Presents: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day “Lunch & Learn” Monday, January 21 12:00p.m. – 1:00p.m. in the Gordon Parks Museum Speaker: Rev. Dr. Jared Witt will moderate a panel discussion on the legacy of Martin Luther King Bring your lunch-drinks and dessert provided!   Some photos Read More …

Poems for 2018 Celebration

The Gordon Parks Celebration, scheduled for 5 & 6, 2018, at Fort Scott Community College, will feature a photo contest sponsored by Merl Humphrey Photography and inspired by a quote by Gordon Parks: “Driven by an insatiable hunger, I still search for those things that inspire me–beautiful imagery, music, and literature.” The theme of the Read More …