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.

🎉 The countdown is on! 🎉On June 21, our first group of 2026 National Lowell Milken Center Fellows will arrive in Fort Sc...
06/03/2026

🎉 The countdown is on! 🎉

On June 21, our first group of 2026 National Lowell Milken Center Fellows will arrive in Fort Scott for a week of learning, collaboration, and inspiration.

Please join us in welcoming:

⭐ Collin Binko – 2024 Wyoming Milken Educator
⭐ Katie Botello – 2019 California Milken Educator
⭐ Heather Hurt – 2018 Alabama Milken Educator
⭐ James Lawlor – New York Discovery Award Winner & ARTEFFECT Ambassador
⭐ Johnna Stoffregen – 2019 NAEA Kansas Art Educator & ARTEFFECT Ambassador
⭐ Magali Turner – 2023 New Mexico Milken Educator

Throughout the week, these national award-winning educators will explore Unsung Hero stories, connect with fellow changemakers, and discover new ways to inspire students through meaningful project-based learning.

Stay tuned as we introduce each Fellow and share highlights from their experience at the Lowell Milken Center!

🦕 Before Jurassic Park, there was Mary Anning.Long before women were welcomed into the scientific community, Mary Anning...
06/03/2026

🦕 Before Jurassic Park, there was Mary Anning.

Long before women were welcomed into the scientific community, Mary Anning was uncovering fossils that changed our understanding of prehistoric life. Her discoveries helped lay the foundation for modern paleontology, yet her contributions were often overlooked.

This summer, discover the story of this remarkable Unsung Hero at the Lowell Milken Center's special exhibit honoring Mary Anning.

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

Come face-to-face with the incredible story behind some of history's most important dinosaur-era discoveries.

Learn more at lowellmilkencenter.org

🚨 DISCOVERY AWARD PROJECTS ARE DUE JULY 1! 🚨Students in grades 4–12, don't miss your chance to bring an Unsung Hero's st...
06/03/2026

🚨 DISCOVERY AWARD PROJECTS ARE DUE JULY 1! 🚨

Students in grades 4–12, don't miss your chance to bring an Unsung Hero's story to life.

🎥 Documentary
🌐 Website
🎭 Performance

🏆 More than $25,000 in prizes available.

Time is running out! Submit your project by July 1.

Questions? We're happy to help.

📞 620-223-1312
📧 [email protected]

🔗 lowellmilkencenter.org/discovery-award

🌎✨ 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.

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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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