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Following the Civil War, Fort Scott began unparalleled growth, spurred by rich natural resources and the railroad industry. In 1899 Fort Scott rivaled Kansas City as the largest rail center west of the Mississippi as railroads spread coast-to-coast. At the time “Street Fairs” were sweeping the country and it was decided that Fort Scott would throw the Grandest Street Fair of them all! The parade mesmerized an audience of thousands. Ideas were visually and mentally stored by many who reported back home of the most spectacular parade they had ever witnessed and dozens of other communities began preparing similar parades for their towns. “The Good Ol’ Days” is held every year on the first full weekend in June. The annual festival is extremely popular with adults and children alike. The Good Ol’ Days draws thousands of people into Fort Scott’s Victorian downtown for a weekend filled with arts, crafts, specialty foods, children’s games, and live entertainment. The adjacent Fort Scott National Historic Site provides visitors with an opportunity to experience the living history activities of an 1840’s frontier fort. |
Last updated: May 28, 2019