Wainwright 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 as a barracks for calvary troops assigned to Fort Riley. Later it became the academic building for the Cavalry School. During World War II, the building was destroyed by fire and was reconstructed as you see it today.
The 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 MuseumsIn 1855, the nation wept for "Bleeding Kansas"
Fort Riley, KS Historic BuildingsThe 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, Frederic Remington. This sketch is displayed in the Cavalry Museum'
Fort Riley, KS MemorialsThis monument is dedicated to the men of the 7th cavalry who were killed during the Pine Ridge Campaign of 1890 and the battle that is known as Wounded Knee. This controversial engagement marked one of the last armed conflicts between the army and Native Americans.
Fort Riley, KS MonumentsConstructed in 1855 of native limestone, the Custer House is the only surviving set of quarters from the Fort'
Fort Riley, KS MuseumsThis house, built in the early 1880s was originally a four room house, owned by Frank I. Sage. Mr. Sage added four more rooms...
Emporia, founded in 1857, includes several sites of national and local significance. These tours provide a view of Emporia fr...