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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, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and St. Mary College. The tour lasts at least one hour. The charge is $3.00 per person. Contact: (913) 682-7759 or 682-4113.
Guided tour of the 19th century 16-room victorian mansion furnished in the style of the period. Open May through August, monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m.; September through April, Daily 1-4:30 p.m. Closed January and major holidays. Tour lasts about one hour. Fee $3.00. This may be combined with the Leavenworth City tour. The two will take about two and one half hours for a combined price of $6.00. Contact (913) 682-7759 or 682-4113.
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. There is also a self-guided tour available if individual cars are to be used. Contact (913) 682-4113, $3.00 per person.
One of the finest collections of 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
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.
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 Chape," 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.
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.
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 Tuesday, Thursday 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1p.m., or by appointment. Donations accepted. Call (913) 682-8772 (and leave message) or (800) 844-4114.
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 Tuesday, Thursday 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1p.m., or by appointment. Donations accepted. Call (913) 682-8772 (and leave message) or (800) 844-4114.
