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Submitted by Visit Leavenworth KS
One of the most interesting attractions in the C.W. Parker Carousel Museum is one you can’t ride.
Submitted by Visit Leavenworth KS
(Photo credit: Steven Magner, The Leavenworth Times)
“Carl Theel, owner of Theel Manufacturing and Amusement, has been wanting to build it for 10 years. He is finally doing it.” – The Leavenworth Times, June 9, 1977
Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth is one of the Leavenworth community's oldest foundations, founded by Mother Xavier Ross in 1858. Mother Ross not only brought spirituality to the frontier, but also was responsible for educational and health care institutions as well. Saint Mary's Academy, later known as University of Saint Mary was founded in 1859.
By Jerry Reinhardt from the C.W. Parker Carousel Museum
Submitted by Jay Jay Goodvin the Iowa Gallivant
We covered a lot of ground in our trip to Leavenworth and we know there’s still so much more to in The First City in Kansas. We hit up museums, shopping, great restaurants, historic landmarks and a lot of sightseeing in town and in Fort Leavenworth. Needless to say, we had a full gallivant and we needed a premium place to call home for a couple of days. Mission accomplished, Leavenworth!
Get ready for a green wave on Friday, March 17: It’s the 40th anniversary of the Leavenworth St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The celebration starts promptly at noon, when the procession heads north from the intersection of 4th and Walnut Streets to loop through downtown.
If you’re looking for a good vantage point along the parade route – or, say, a green beer or two to enjoy while you watch – Leavenworth has you covered.
