9th Annual Prairie Troubadour Catholic Symposium

2026 Schedule -(Schedule subject to change)

Friday, February 13th

6:00pm

Registration and Cocktails*

7:45pm

Joseph Pearce - Merrie England and America: Friends or Foes?

8:45pm

Afterglow at River Room

*cocktails will be available for purchase

Saturday, February 14th**

8:30am

Registration

9:00am

Dale Ahlquist - Chesterton on America

10:15am

Chris Check - 1776 in California

11:30am

Lunch on your own. There are several restaurants & food trucks within walking distance.

12:45pm

Dan Kerr - The Beaver, Bison and Eastern White Pine: Keystones in American Natural History

2:00pm

William Fahey - On America

3:15pm

Q&A Panel with Presenters

4:30pm

7:30pm

Whiskey & Cigar Soiree with the Speakers, with musical entertainment by the students of St. Martin's et alia (for VIP pass-holders only)

** Free Childcare on Saturday February 14th at the Empress Event Center, please email Margaret Mary Kerr to register your child(ren). mmkerr@udallas.edu

Frequently Asked Questions

What lodging options are available in Fort Scott?

The Courtland Hotel at 620.223.0098 and the Sleep Inn at 620.223.2555 are excellent options and they have taken very good care of Troubadourians in past years. When you call to book please mention that you're attending the Prairie Troubadour.

Are there discounts available?

Yes, discounts are available for students, youth, St. Martin's Academy families, and members of Mary Queen of Angels parish. Please email info@prairietroubadour.org and we will send you the appropriate discount code that you can use at checkout.

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Date and Time

Friday Feb 13, 2026 Saturday Feb 14, 2026

Location

River Room
3 W. Oak St. Suite B (2nd Floor)
Fort Scott, KS

Website

https://prairietroubadour.org/