U. S. Cavalry Museum - Fort Riley, Kansas
N 39° 03.759 W 096° 46.901
14S E 691928 N 4326070
The U. S. Cavalry Museum is located on the Fort Riley Military Post.
Waymark Code: WM8PXF
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 04/29/2010
Views: 9
This building was constructed in 1854 and for almost 30-years was used as the Fort Riley Post Hospital. In 1889 the hospital closed and the building became the Post Headquarter. It remained the post headquarters building until 1948. In 1957 it became the Fort Riley Museum which became the United States Cavalry Museum in 1962. Today the museum is almost 10,00 square feet and offers displays dedicated to the United States mounted horse soldier, dating from the Revolutionary War to Operations Desert Storm.
Visitors to Fort Riley are required to present valid identification with photo. Vehicles and persons are subject to search prior to entering the Military Post.
Theme:
American Cultural History
Street Address:
Custer Avenue-Building 205
Fort Riley, Kansas
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: no
Hours of Operation:
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m - Monday - Saturday
12 noon - 4:30 p.m. - Sunday
Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
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