Fort Leavenworth Tree Lighting Ceremony and Homes Tour
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Event Details
Vendors, pictures w/Santa, carriage rides, food/beverages for sale, carols, dusk tree lighting. Picture ID required upon entering Fort.
Fort Leavenworth Tree Lighting Ceremony and Homes Tour
Phone : 913-684-1702 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : witsken@hotmail.com
Web: leavenworth.armymwr.com
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Attractions and Upcoming Events
Memorial Chapel
Built in 1878 by prison labor from stone quarried on the post and, today, is considered to be an outstanding architectural "gem" in this area.
Fort Leavenworth, KS Historic ChurchesSutler's Home
Built in 1841 as the residence of the post sutler, Hiram Rich, who supplied the troops with such "nonissued items" as tobacco, writing paper, and whiskey.
Fort Leavenworth, KS Famous HomesSyracuse Houses
The two frame houses are known as the Syracuse Houses because they were designed in 1855 by E.V. Carr, a prominent architect from Syracuse, New York. Lt. Colonel George Custer and his wife lived in one of these houses for a few months in 1868.
Fort Leavenworth, KS Historic BuildingsMain 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 HistoryThe Rookery
The Rookery at 12-14 Sumner Place is the oldest house in Kansas. It was completed in 1834 and was the first permanent post headquarters building. Lieutenant Douglas MacArthur lived here in the early 1900s. The building is a Registered National Landmark.
Fort Leavenworth, KS Famous Homes