Historical Wayside Tours

Colonel Henry Leavenworth established Fort Leavenworth on May 8, 1827.  The mission of the post was to protect the western frontier, to keep peace among the Native American tribes resettled into this area, and to provide an escort on the newly opened Santa Fe Trail.  The Historical Wayside tour consists of 22 Wayside Points of Interest located throughout the Fort.  The sites are marked with limestone pedestals containing artwork and audio tour recordings accessed by cell phone.  Maps can be obtained by stopping by the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 100 Nth 5th St., Leavenworth, KS.  or by downloading here