PRESCOTT HERITAGE PRESERVATION SOCIETY

PRESCOTT, KS

Grateful Dead Bear Whilst we were visiting Fort Scott National Park, in BOURBON County, Kansas, Little Texas Aggie Trumpet Case Bear demonstrated one of his “special” skills. Well, skills other than being able to maintain a trumpet. Aggie Bear spent 15 years touring with the Grateful Dead as their “Tour Bear”. But, before that, he had a job as a circus bear. He told me that he was the Number #1 performing bear in the three ring circus. The clowns would stuff Little Texas Aggie Bear into a cannon and shoot him up into a net. “The kids love me!” exclaimed Little Aggie Bear.
Grateful Dead Bear Credit: flickr4jazz

The Prescott Heritage Preservation Society is a non-profit organization based in Prescott, Kansas. The society was founded in 1990 with the aim of preserving the historical and cultural heritage of the town of Prescott and its surrounding areas. The society is run by a board of directors and has a membership of individuals who share a passion for history and preservation.

The society's main focus is on preserving and restoring historical buildings and landmarks in the area. They have been involved in the restoration of several important buildings, including the 1880s-era Prescott Opera House, which now serves as a community center. The society also maintains several historical museums and archives, which contain artifacts and documents related to the history of Prescott and the surrounding areas.

In addition to preservation efforts, the society is also involved in promoting the area's history and culture through various educational programs and events. They organize historical tours, lectures, and workshops to educate the public about the area's rich history.

Overall, the Prescott Heritage Preservation Society plays an important role in preserving and promoting the historical and cultural heritage of Prescott and its surrounding areas. Their efforts help to ensure that future generations can appreciate and learn from the area's rich history.

PRESCOTT HERITAGE PRESERVATION SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PRESCOTT KS. US MID #8402000494

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 12,946 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Grateful Dead Bear Whilst we were visiting Fort Scott National Park, in BOURBON County, Kansas, Little Texas Aggie Trumpet Case Bear demonstrated one of his “special” skills. Well, skills other than being able to maintain a trumpet. Aggie Bear spent 15 years touring with the Grateful Dead as their “Tour Bear”. But, before that, he had a job as a circus bear. He told me that he was the Number #1 performing bear in the three ring circus. The clowns would stuff Little Texas Aggie Bear into a cannon and shoot him up into a net. “The kids love me!” exclaimed Little Aggie Bear.
"Hung like a bear" Little Texas Aggie Trumpet Case Bear, Alamo Basement Aggie Ring, and I visited Fort Scott National Park, in BOURBON County, Kansas. As typical of many old army forts, it had a unique flag “pole”. Aggie Ring demonstrated to Little Texas Aggie Bear what soldiers of the 1800s did to little bears who were “unobliging”. Could this possibly be where the term, “Hung like a bear” originated?
"Hung like a bear" Little Texas Aggie Trumpet Case Bear, Alamo Basement Aggie Ring, and I visited Fort Scott National Park, in BOURBON County, Kansas. As typical of many old army forts, it had a unique flag “pole”. Aggie Ring demonstrated to Little Texas Aggie Bear what soldiers of the 1800s did to little bears who were “unobliging”. Could this possibly be where the term, “Hung like a bear” originated?
Woodard Cleaners Woodard Cleaners (now Hare & Crow Barbershop), 118 S. Main St. (1880s), Fort Scott, KS.
Ingham Building Ingham Building (c. 1890-1900; originally a plumbing business, now Crooner's Lounge), 117 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS.
Commercial Block Commercial Block (1890; originally a dentist office was on the 2nd floor), 8 N. National Ave., Fort Scott, KS.
Crain Hardware Crain Hardware (1888; now Sharky's Pub), 16 N. National Ave., Fort Scott, KS.
"First Kansas Colored Infantry Regiment" mural "First Kansas Colored Infantry Regiment" mural (art: Cbabi Bayou; 2023), Fort Scott, KS.
"Sunflower" mural "Sunflower" mural (art: Danielle Miles and Flo Tanner), 108 Scott Ave., Fort Scott, KS.
Scottish Rite Temple Scottish Rite Temple (arch/build: Blaser & Vollmer; 1923-26), 110 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS. [Note: the Masons put the building up for sale in 2014 and moved to smaller quarters; the building was purchased in 2022.]
Alexander Building Alexander Building (1887; originally housed a jewelry store and the Fort Scott Tribune steam printing plant on the first floor and the Y.M.C.A. on the second floor.), 109 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS.
Milrose Block Milrose Block (1889; pressed metal facade; Italian Renaissance Style), 5-9 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS.

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PRESCOTT HERITAGE PRESERVATION SOCIETY
282 W ELM ST
PRESCOTT
KS
66767-0074

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MID # 8402000494
Name PRESCOTT HERITAGE PRESERVATION SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 481251660
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 12,946
REVENUE 12,946
LAT/LONG 38.061416, -94.697718
CODES FIPS State Code: 20
FIPS County Code: 107
US Census Tract: 955200
US Census Block: 5151