The Old Trooper has become a symbol at Fort Riley of the proud heritage of the Horse Cavalry. It is modeled after the drawing of "Old Bill," the cavalry soldier drawn by famous western artist, Frederi... In 1855, the nation wept for "Bleeding Kansas"
Fort Riley, KS Historic BuildingsThe Trolley Station was used as a baggage storage and waiting area for soldiers and families riding the inter-city trolley between Junction City and Fort Riley from 1901 until 1907. In 1907
Fort Riley, KS Historic BuildingsBeyond the Ogden Monument is the Post Cemetery. In the area nearest the Ogden Monument are mass graves of persons who died in two cholera epidemics which struck the post in 1855 and 1867
Fort Riley, KS CemeteriesThe U.S. Cavalry Museum building was constructed in 1854 and used for nearly thirty years as the Post Hospital. In 1889, as Fort Riley'
Fort Riley, KS MuseumsWainwright Hall is named for General Jonathan Wainwright who served as the assistant commandant of the Cavalry School during the 1930s. The building was constructed in 1889
Fort Riley, KS MuseumsThis beautiful two story stone building, built in the late 1800s originally housed a book store. Notice the date above the sm...