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GROUP TOURS
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Leavenworth City Tour |
A guide provided by the Leavenworth
Historical Society, will join a bus tour and give the highlights
of the historical sites around the city. Points of interest include
the Harvey House, historic homes, the Riverfront Community Center
Union Depot, Leavenworth's Victorian Carroll Mansion & Museum, the
United States Federal Penitentiary (drive-by only), the Dwight D.
Eisenhower Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and the University of
St. Mary. The tour lasts one hour. The charge is $4.00 per person.
Contact: (913) 682-7759 or 682-4113. |
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Carroll Mansion & Museum |
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Guided tour of the 19th century 16-room Victorian
mansion furnished in the style of the period. Open April through
October, Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; November
through March, Tuesday thru Saturday, 1-4:30 p.m. Closed January
and major holidays. Tour lasts about one hour. Fee $4.00 per person.
This may be combined with the Leavenworth City tour. The two will
take about two hours for a combined price of $8.00 per person. Contact
(913) 682-7759 or 682-4113.
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Fort Leavenworth |
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A guide will join your group to tour Ft. Leavenworth's
well preserved post, pointing out many historical buildings and
sites. Points of interest include Memorial Chapel, the command and
General Staff College, Oregon-Santa Fe Trail marks, Buffalo Soldier
Monument and a National Cemetery. Fee $4.00 per person. There is
also a self-guided tour available if individual cars are to be used.
Contact (913) 682-4113, $3.00 per person.
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Frontier Army Museum |
| One of the finest collections of military horse drawn vehicles
used in the westward expansion of this country. Covers period 1804-1917.
Audio-visual slide program on the history of Fort Leavenworth as well
as exhibits. Call (913) 684-3767 or 1-800-844-4114. Guided Tour lasts
about 90 minutes, Self-Guided Tour , 45 minutes, donations accepted.
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University of Saint Mary |
| Visitors are welcomed to visit the DePaul Library's Special Collections:
the Sacred Scripture Collection, the Abraham Lincoln Collection, the
Charles Dickens Collection, the Shakespeare Collection and the Kansas
Collection. The college's park-like grounds include a wildlife preserve.
To schedule a free tour of the Special Collections, call the DePaul
Library, (913) 758-6153. |
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Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center |
| This tour could cover many areas depending upon the age and interest
of the group. Possible areas of tour include Nursing Home Care Unit,
consolidated laundry, craft shop area, recreation departments, famous
"Believe It or Not Chapel," and National Cemetery. Tour lasts from
one to two hours, depending upon interest. Teenagers to adults would
be welcome. Contact (913) 682-2000, ext. 2017 or 2018. |
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Heimhof Winery and Gift Shop |
| Located in scenic rural Leavenworth, 20 minutes south of Fort Leavenworth.
This small farm winery offers seven German-style wines with free wine-tasting
and tours of the facility. The unique gift shop boasts of numerous
unusual gift items. Ample parking. Groups as large as 25 persons by
appointment. Call (913) 727-2627 or 727-3467. |
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First City Museum Tour |
| 743 Delaware. Houses a 1913 C. W. Parker Carousel, made in Leavenworth
(in the process of restoration), possibly the oldest primitive carousel
in the United States, a mockup of the United States Penitentiary,
plus other prison memorabilia. Open Thursday and Friday Noon to 4p.m..
and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2p.m., or by appointment. Donations accepted.
Call (913) 682-1866 (and leave message) or (800) 844-4114. |
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Richard Allen Cultural Center and Museum Tour |
| 412 Kiowa. Located across the street from the historic Bethel A.M.E.
Church which was part of the underground railroad. The center offers
a glimpse into the history of African-Americans locally and nationwide
and was created to ensure that their rich heritage and their profound
effect on American society would not be lost. The center is dedicated
to researching, collecting, preserving and disseminating the history
of African-Americans. Open Tuesday and Thursday, 1-3 p.m.; and Saturday,
10a.m.-1p.m. or by appointment, admission charged |
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