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First City Museum

The museum houses collections of early frontier memorabilia and artifacts including buggies and cutters manufactured in Leavenworth. There is also a mock-up of the United States Penitentiary, plus other prison memorabilia.

Leavenworth, KS Museums

National Fred Harvey Museum

The National Fred Harvey Museum seeks to: * Restore the Harvey residence in Leavenworth to its historic magnificence. * Increase public awareness of Mr. Harvey's achievements and his contributions to civilizing the great American Southwest. *

Leavenworth, KS Museums

United States Penitentiary -

Leavenworth is best known for the "Federal Pen" or "Big House", which is now a medium-security prison. Construction of this historic prison began in 1897, with the first cell house opening in 1906. The Federal Penitentiary has been the home of Kansas City Boss Tom Pendergast, George "Machine Gun"

Leavenworth, KS Penitentiaries

Performing Arts Center

Placed on the National Register of Historic Places, this 1938

Leavenworth, KS Theatres

University of St. Mary

No longer a private institution, this four year college is located across the street from the Veterans Administration Center. The College's administration building, St. Mary Hall, was completed in 1870. Visitors are welcome to visit the De Paul Library's Special Collections:

Leavenworth, KS Colleges

Things to do near Leavenworth, KS

The Fairchild/Knox Historic Barns

Dick Clark's American Bandstand Grill

Dick Clark's American Bandstand Grill is complete with memorabilia from Dick Clark's personal collection of music history. ...

Osawatomie Sports Complex

Softball and baseball diamonds. Picnic area. ...

Santa Fe/Oregon Trail Junction

Shawnee Town 1929