Annual Arts and Crafts Show
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Sponsored by the Officers & Civilian Souse Club, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Picture ID required upon entering the Fort.
Annual Arts and Crafts Show
Phone : 913-651-9454 (Always call and confirm events.)
Web: www.flsc.biz:80/bazaar.htm
Arts and Crafts Shows
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Main Parade Ground
The main parade ground was originally the center of post activities. Post reviews and parades were held here during negotiations with federal officials in the 1800s.
Fort Leavenworth, KS Military HistoryOregon and Santa Fe Trails
In the 1830s, settlers heading for the Oregon and Santa Fe Trails crossed the Missouri River at this point. Teams of oxen pulled the loaded wagons through the "cut " in the hillside you can still see today.
Fort Leavenworth, KS Pioneer LifeSt. Ignatius Chapel
The St. Ignatius Chapel was built here in 1889 and replaced the original chapel which had been built near here in 1871. Historical Marker (1967) - "
Fort Leavenworth, KS Historic ChurchesBuffalo Soldier Monument
The Buffalo Soldier Monument, the brainchild of General Colin Powell, is a recent addition to Fort Leavenworth's historic landmarks. Dedicated in 1992, the monument honors the African-American soldiers who served in the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments.
Fort Leavenworth, KS MonumentsFrench Cannons
These beautiful artifacts of bygone wars remain a mystery at Fort Leavenworth. They were cast in the 1700s in Paris; the name of the foundryman and place and date of manufacture are on each piece. How or why they came to Leavenworth is unknown.
Fort Leavenworth, KS Military History