Photographer, Filmmaker, Writer and Musician
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2019 Photo Contest Sponsored by Merl Humphrey Photography
The Gordon Parks Celebration, scheduled for Oct 3- 5, 2019, at Fort Scott Community College, will feature a photo contest sponsored by Merl Humphrey Photography and inspired by a quote by the Gordon Parks-directed film The Learning Tree. The theme of the contest, “My Learning Tree, Life Lessons Learned” is for any amateur photographer. Photographers Read More …
Fourth of July Holiday
The Gordon Parks Museum will be closed this Thursday, July 4th and Friday,July 5th for the Fourth of July Holiday. The Museum will resume operations on Saturday, July 6th at 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. We hope everyone has a safe and happy Fourth of July!
GORDON PARKS MUSEUM FOUNDATION TO PARTICIPATE IN COLLECTIONS ASSESSMENT FOR PRESERVATION PROGRAM
Fort Scott, KS The Gordon Park Museum Foundation announces that it is 1 of 79 institutions in the United States selected to participate in the Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) program. CAP helps museums improve the care of their collections by providing support for a conservation assessment of the museum’s collections and buildings. The museum Read More …
The 16th Annual Gordon Parks Celebration
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the film The Learning Tree Honoring cast members with “The Gordon Parks Choice of Weapons Award” More detailed information Read More …
Gordon Parks Museum is on the TKAAM Trail
TKAAM invites history trekkers & travelers Kansas African American History Trail launched The Kansas African American Museum (TKAAM) invites history buffs and other interested trailblazers to journey through history and Kansas when the Museum launches the Kansas African American History Trail & website on Thursday, Feb. 21, at at the Kansas African American Museum in Wichita, KS. Read More …
Buffalo Soldier History Presentation “Slave to Soldier”
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 Read More …
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day “Lunch & Learn”
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 …
8 poems for Poetry OUT LOUD
Poems for 2018 Celebration