Taste of Leavenworth
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A sampling of Leavenworth county's finest in food, beverages, music businesses, artisans & auction. Fundraiser for the Leavenworth Historical Museum Assn, 5:00pm - 10:00pm.
Taste of Leavenworth
Phone : 913-682-1023 (Always call and confirm events.)
Web: www.lvarea.com
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Attractions and Upcoming Events
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 PenitentiariesEisenhower Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Cntr.
While visiting the Veterans Administration Center and its grounds, you will want to see the Chapel of Veteran's. The Chapel, built in 1893, features architecture reminiscent of the early European cathedrals. In 1921, this attraction was made famous in Ripley's "Believe It or Not"
Leavenworth, KS Historic ChurchesPerforming Arts Center
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places, this 1938
Leavenworth, KS TheatresCarroll Mansion
A visit to this museum is an experience into the past. You will enter a Victorian home finished in 1882. It features elaborate handcrafted woodwork throughout the house, beautiful stained glass windows and elegant antiques from the Victorian age era to the early 20th century.
Leavenworth, KS MuseumsFirst 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