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Wayman Chapel
African Methodist Episcopal (AME)
Church Commemorative Park
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About
Commemorative Park where The Wayman Chapel African American Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church once stood. This will be a tribute to the historic church with the installation of informational signs with graphic images and text on the actual property location. Each sign will feature different aspects of the church such as the history, major timeline events, honoring the pastors of the church, showing its historical impact and connections with Gordon Parks, The Learning Tree Film, Frederick Douglas and Prof. E.J. Hawkins. We also illustrate the impact it had with the community and members of the church. The signs will also a have a QR code for more follow up information.
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The entrance of the church was on the corner of 3rd and Lowman, and the pulpit and choir seats were located toward the direct east end of the church.
The Gordon Parks Museum has artifacts on exhibit from the church to include: Two of the church's stain glass windows, an engraved with the letter “W” colored glass window plate, a large lighted cross, the church building corner stone, and two of the church pews and chair. We also have found other artifacts at the location such as watches, rings, toys some dated in the 1800’s.
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Development and Construction of the Park Project
The ground on which the historic African-American Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church once stood, became the property of the Gordon Parks Museum on June, 21, 2023, thanks to Fort Scott resident Josh Jones and the Fort Scott Community College Foundation.
The commemorative project has been made possible with generous support from: Bourbon County Historical Association,@City of Fort Scott, Fort Scott Area Community Foundation, Fort Scott Community College Foundation, The Healthy Bourbon County Action Team's Local Health Equity Action Team (LHEAT), Josh Jones, Rick Mayhew, My One Stop, Marbery Concrete, Inc., and Kansas Tourism.
Before Photos of the Wayman Chapel Church Property June, 2023
Construction of the Tribute Park 2024- 2025
History of the Church
This will give a brief history of the this historical church from the year it was established to the year the church was razed. to include the Church's name sake Bishop Wayman.
Major Timeline of Events
This will cover and highlight key events with year and dates that took place throughout the history of the church
Honoring Past Pastors
This is dedicated to explore the legacy of the Pastors that served the church throughout the years and give honor to their service and dedication.
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Historical Connections and Impact
This will highlight the historical connections with the church to include Gordon Parks, Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, Langston Hughes, Professor E.J. Hawkins. and much more.
