4th of July Celebration/Salute to the Union
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Event Details
Activities include food, games, bounce houses for the kids, live entertainment, a parachute demonstration by the K-State parachute team, “Salute to the Union”, fireworks. 4:00pm - 10:00pm. Salute to the Union - 8pm Fireworks 9:30pm. Always occurring on the 4th of July.
Note: Picture ID required upon entering fort.
4th of July Celebration/Salute to the Union
Phone : 913-684-2580 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : leav-mkg@conus.army.mil
Web: leavenworth.armymwr.com
Independence Day
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Old Depot Museum
The Old Depot Museum is operated by the Franklin County Historical Society. This incredible, two story, limestone depot was built in 1888
Ottawa, KS MuseumsHistoric Churches
1st Babtist Church (pictured) - Romanesque Revival Style 4th and Hickory
United Methodist Church - 1903 3
Ottawa, KS Historic Churches200 Block of Main
The entire 200 block of Main Street in Ottawa is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It's noted for its Victorian architecture.
Ottawa, KS Historic DowntownsTauy Jones Mansion
Located northeast of Ottawa 2 miles north on U.S. Highway 59 and then east. The home was built in 1862 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
John Tecumseh "Tauy" Jones, honored as the"Founder of Ottawa University"
Ottawa, KS Famous HomesFranklin County Courthouse
The Franklin County Courthouse was built in 1893 by George P. Washburn, one of the best known 19th century Kansas architects, and is regarded as one of Washburn's most outstanding works. Courthouses were one of Washburn'
Ottawa, KS Historic Courthouses