Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes

Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes An educational non-profit, the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes discovers, develops and communicates the stories of Unsung Heroes.

🌎✨ Plan Your Visit to the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes ✨🌎Discover the powerful stories of ordinary people who ...
05/28/2026

🌎✨ Plan Your Visit to the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes ✨🌎
Discover the powerful stories of ordinary people who changed the world. Visitors of all ages leave inspired by the courage, compassion, and creativity of Unsung Heroes from around the globe.
📍 Located in historic Fort Scott, Kansas, the Lowell Milken Center offers guided group tours featuring interactive exhibits, student projects, and multimedia displays that bring these remarkable stories to life.
Whether you’re an educator planning a field trip, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about the heroes you’ve never heard of, we’d love to welcome you.
🗓️ Schedule your group tour today:
📧 [email protected]
📞 620-223-1312

✨ Students, this is your chance to bring an Unsung Hero’s story to life.🚨 PROJECTS ARE DUE JULY 1 🚨The Discovery Award f...
05/27/2026

✨ Students, this is your chance to bring an Unsung Hero’s story to life.

🚨 PROJECTS ARE DUE JULY 1 🚨

The Discovery Award from the Lowell Milken Center celebrates powerful student projects that shine a light on individuals whose courage, compassion, and resilience changed history.

Students in grades 4–12 can create:
🎥 Documentary
🌐 Website
🎭 Performance

🏆 Over $25,000 in prizes available.

So many incredible stories are still waiting to be told. Teachers, if your students are researching, creating, editing, or putting the finishing touches on their projects, now is the time to finish strong and submit before the July 1 deadline!

Questions? We’re happy to help.
📞 620-223-1312
📧 [email protected]

🔗 Learn more: https://www.lowellmilkencenter.org/competitions/discovery-award

05/21/2026

🎉 Today we celebrate the birthday of Unsung Hero Mary Anning — the pioneering fossil hunter whose discoveries helped change science forever.

Before paleontology was widely recognized, a young woman named Mary Anning was uncovering fossils that would help scientists better understand prehistoric life.

Now, her story is coming to the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes.

🦴 Mary Anning Exhibit
📅 June 15 – July 11
📍 Fort Scott, Kansas
🎟 FREE Admission

From Ichthyosaurs to Plesiosaurs, Mary’s discoveries helped shape the field of paleontology — even when she rarely received credit for her work during her lifetime.

Join us this summer to discover the story of a remarkable Unsung Hero whose persistence, curiosity, and determination continue to inspire generations.

05/21/2026

🎉 Today we celebrate the birthday of Mary Anning — the pioneering fossil hunter whose discoveries helped change science forever.

Before paleontology was widely recognized, a young woman named Mary Anning was uncovering fossils that would help scientists better understand prehistoric life.

Now, her story is coming to the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes.

🦴 Mary Anning Exhibit
📅 June 15 – July 11
📍 Fort Scott, Kansas
🎟 FREE Admission

From Ichthyosaurs to Plesiosaurs, Mary’s discoveries helped shape the field of paleontology — even when she rarely received credit for her work during her lifetime.

Join us this summer to discover the story of a remarkable Unsung Hero whose persistence, curiosity, and determination continue to inspire generations.

🦕 DINOSAURS ARE COMING TO THE LMC!This summer, explore the story of Mary Anning — the teenage fossil hunter whose discov...
05/21/2026

🦕 DINOSAURS ARE COMING TO THE LMC!

This summer, explore the story of Mary Anning — the teenage fossil hunter whose discoveries helped change science forever.

📅 June 15 – July 11
📍 Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes
🎟 FREE Admission

Discover fossils, history, and the inspiring story of a true Unsung Hero of paleontology.

Perfect summer stop for families, travelers, educators, and dinosaur lovers of all ages!

We truly enjoyed welcoming the ACAP travel group from Wichita to the Lowell Milken Center yesterday!One of the highlight...
05/20/2026

We truly enjoyed welcoming the ACAP travel group from Wichita to the Lowell Milken Center yesterday!

One of the highlights for many in the group was visiting the Irena Sendler exhibit, especially for those who had previously read Life in a Jar. Seeing the story brought to life inside the museum made the experience even more meaningful.

We were especially touched when visitor Robin left us this wonderful 5-star Google review after the tour:

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“What a wonderful visit our Wichita travel group had today in Fort Scott! The highlight for me was the Center for Unsung Heroes! It reminded me of the goodness in humanity! I am thankful for the educators who led their students in project-based learning with some amazing results! Thanks to Mr. C, Ty, Ronda, and Karen for a warm welcome!"

Thank you again to the ACAP group for spending part of your day with us. It was a pleasure sharing these powerful stories with you, and we hope your visit to Fort Scott was both meaningful and inspiring. 💙

Interested in bringing your own group tour to the Lowell Milken Center?
Visit: Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes or call us: 620-223-1312 for more information.

05/13/2026

We’re honored to be featured in this recent article highlighting the mission and impact of the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes. ❤️

“By championing these Unsung Heroes, students, educators and communities discover their own power and responsibility to effect positive change in the world.”

From classrooms to communities around the globe, these stories continue to inspire curiosity, compassion, and action—and we’re grateful to everyone who has been part of the journey.

A special thank you to the author for taking the time to visit the Lowell Milken Center and help share these important stories with a wider audience.

We invite you to take a few minutes to read the article and then come visit the Lowell Milken Center in Fort Scott to experience these powerful stories for yourself. You may leave inspired to make a difference in your own community.

📖 Read the article here:

As another school year comes to a close, now is the time to finish strong and get your Discovery Award projects submitte...
05/12/2026

As another school year comes to a close, now is the time to finish strong and get your Discovery Award projects submitted! 👏

Students across the country have spent months researching, creating, and sharing the stories of Unsung Heroes—and we can’t wait to see this year’s projects.

📅 Discovery Award entries are due July 1.

Whether your project is a documentary, website, or performance, your work has the power to educate, inspire, and make history more meaningful for others.

Questions? Contact Norm Conard at [email protected].

The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes continues to be a popular destination for field trips, group tours, and lifel...
05/07/2026

The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes continues to be a popular destination for field trips, group tours, and lifelong learners of all ages—from kindergarten students to visitors in their 90s!
Recently, Winfield Scott 1st graders visited the LMC, where they explored LMC Park while “searching for the stars” and learned about Sergeant Stubby during a presentation with LMC docent Kayla Cannon.
Thank you for visiting, Winfield Scott 1st Grade! We hope your day at the LMC inspired curiosity, learning, and fun. 💙
To schedule a field trip or group tour, contact the LMC at 620-223-1312 or visit lowellmilkencenter.org

We’re starting to see Discovery Award projects roll in 👀That means one thing—the July 1 deadline will be here before we ...
05/06/2026

We’re starting to see Discovery Award projects roll in 👀

That means one thing—the July 1 deadline will be here before we know it!

If you’ve been researching, creating, and refining your project, now’s the time to keep the momentum going. Whether it’s a documentary, website, or performance, your work has the power to bring an Unsung Hero’s story to life.

Don’t wait—finish strong and get your project submitted by July 1!

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1 S. Main Street
Fort Scott, KS
66701

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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