Fort Riley Attractions
Fort Riley is the home of 24th Infantry Division and other US Army Divisions. The fort was originally built in 1852 to protect travelers along the Santa Fe and Oregon trails. A large historic district, with 227 buildings, is located within the 101,000 acre site.
Custer House
Custer House was constructed in 1855 of native limestone and is the only surviving set of quarters from Fort Riley's earliest history. Much of the house remains as it was originally design and is furnished with period furniture from 1880 to 1890.
First Territorial Capitol of Kansas State Historic Site
The First Territorial Capitol was the site of the first Kansas territorial legislature. Located on three-and-a-half acres, a nature trail along the Kansas River offers glimpses of a variety of flora and fauna.
Fort Riley Regimental Museum
The Regimental Museum at Fort Riley offers a simulated Vietnamese jungle trail and exhibits such as trench warfare.
Old Trooper Statue
The Old Trooper Statue on the Cavalry Parade Field at Fort Riley is a memorial to the US Cavalry. The statue is a depiction of a horse, nicknamed Old Bill, and a soldier rider.
United State Cavalry Museum
The Cavalry Museum at Fort Riley is housed in a building built in 1855 which was the original hospital. The story of the mounted horse soldiers is told through exhibits.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
