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FORT LEAVENWORTH: First U.S. Fort in Kansas
A narrative about the establishment of Cantonment Leavenworth, through the years it served as a bastion of defense in the west and great depot to posts west, to the birth of the Command and General Staff College.
• leavenworth • fort • jefferson barracks • cantonment • sherman
A narrative about the establishment of Cantonment Leavenworth, through the years it served as a bastion of defense in the west and great depot to posts west, to the birth of the Command and General Staff College.
• leavenworth • fort • jefferson barracks • cantonment • sherman
Leavenworth, Washington's Bavarian Village
Leavenworth is an award-winning little Bavarian town in Eastern Washington.
• leavenworth • wa • state • suite101.com • bavarian
Leavenworth is an award-winning little Bavarian town in Eastern Washington.
• leavenworth • wa • state • suite101.com • bavarian
LEAVENWORTH-PIKE'S PEAK EXPRESS
An account of the risky and short-lived express route across Kansas to the gold fields in Colorado. Before the stage line could turn a profit, the gold panned out.
• leavenworth • pike's peak • kansas • colorado • stagecoaches
An account of the risky and short-lived express route across Kansas to the gold fields in Colorado. Before the stage line could turn a profit, the gold panned out.
• leavenworth • pike's peak • kansas • colorado • stagecoaches
RUSSELL, MAJORS, AND WADDELL: Frontier Freighters
In less than ten years, Russell, Majors, and Waddell--the largest freighting company in the western frontier--went from boom to bust.
• freighters • teamsters • kansasterritory • fortleavenworth • santafetrail
In less than ten years, Russell, Majors, and Waddell--the largest freighting company in the western frontier--went from boom to bust.
• freighters • teamsters • kansasterritory • fortleavenworth • santafetrail
The Death Penalty In The Military
Despite its lack of publicity, the death penalty in the U.S. military has a long history and a controversial application.
• death • penalty • capital • punishment • u.s.
Despite its lack of publicity, the death penalty in the U.S. military has a long history and a controversial application.
• death • penalty • capital • punishment • u.s.
Wenatchee and Whale Editorial
Wenatchee, Washington, the Apple Capitol of the World, is a city known for its agriculture and great sites to see. It is located in Chelan County east of the Cascade Mountains in Washington.
• chelan county • apples • leavenworth • ohme gardens • ardenvoir
Wenatchee, Washington, the Apple Capitol of the World, is a city known for its agriculture and great sites to see. It is located in Chelan County east of the Cascade Mountains in Washington.
• chelan county • apples • leavenworth • ohme gardens • ardenvoir
Pony Express at St. Joseph
The start of the first run of the Pony Express is delayed while waiting for mail to arrive from Hannibal, Missouri.
• pony express • leavenworth • kansas • russell majors and waddell • st. joseph
The start of the first run of the Pony Express is delayed while waiting for mail to arrive from Hannibal, Missouri.
• pony express • leavenworth • kansas • russell majors and waddell • st. joseph
The Bertillonage System
The Bertillonage System, developed toward the end of the 19th century, was a very precise means of determining identity based on measurement, though it did not last long.
• bertillonage system • biometrics • fingerprint analysis • dna analysis • forensic science
The Bertillonage System, developed toward the end of the 19th century, was a very precise means of determining identity based on measurement, though it did not last long.
• bertillonage system • biometrics • fingerprint analysis • dna analysis • forensic science
Northwest Autumn Festivals
Celebrate what makes the Northwest unique with music, art, food, films, books and fun. Enjoy these Northwest Festivals before the rain and snow set in.
• northwest autumn • fall festival • oktoberfest • family-friendly celebration • leavenworth washington
Celebrate what makes the Northwest unique with music, art, food, films, books and fun. Enjoy these Northwest Festivals before the rain and snow set in.
• northwest autumn • fall festival • oktoberfest • family-friendly celebration • leavenworth washington
Top 4th of July Events, Washington
From the coast to the mountains Washington celebrates Independence Day with family fun, music and majestic displays of fireworks. Discover the excitement at these events.
• washington state fireworks • fourth of july events seattle • long beach peninsula fireworks • fort vancouver fireworks show • leavenworth celebration
From the coast to the mountains Washington celebrates Independence Day with family fun, music and majestic displays of fireworks. Discover the excitement at these events.
• washington state fireworks • fourth of july events seattle • long beach peninsula fireworks • fort vancouver fireworks show • leavenworth celebration
Worst Avalanche in US History
After days of blizzards and delays, an avalanche on Windy Mountain near the town of Wellington, Washington killed 96 people.
• worst avalanche us history • two snowbound trains tumble cascade mountains wash • 1:00am march 1 1910 snow broke loose windy mountai • avalanche wiped out train depot wellington • death toll estimated 96 people 58 employees great
After days of blizzards and delays, an avalanche on Windy Mountain near the town of Wellington, Washington killed 96 people.
• worst avalanche us history • two snowbound trains tumble cascade mountains wash • 1:00am march 1 1910 snow broke loose windy mountai • avalanche wiped out train depot wellington • death toll estimated 96 people 58 employees great
Bent’s Fort, Colorado, part 3
Bent had a partner in his fort and trading concern, Ceran St. Vrain. Ceran was also of a family well known in the history of St. Louis. The partnership of Bent and St. Vrain was the name of one of the most important of the fur trading firms. It ranked next to the American Fur Company in the amount of business that it transacted in the period about 1840.
• bent’s fort • colorado • william • charles • ceran st. vrain
Bent had a partner in his fort and trading concern, Ceran St. Vrain. Ceran was also of a family well known in the history of St. Louis. The partnership of Bent and St. Vrain was the name of one of the most important of the fur trading firms. It ranked next to the American Fur Company in the amount of business that it transacted in the period about 1840.
• bent’s fort • colorado • william • charles • ceran st. vrain
BIRTH OF THE PONY EXPRESS
In 10 days, riders raced over the longest mail route which stretched from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California. Though successful, the Pony Express was in operation for a mere 18 months.
• pony express • leavenworth • kansas • st. joseph • missouri
In 10 days, riders raced over the longest mail route which stretched from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California. Though successful, the Pony Express was in operation for a mere 18 months.
• pony express • leavenworth • kansas • st. joseph • missouri
Buffalo Bill (Part 1)
William F. Cody, otherwise known as Buffalo Bill, led a long and colorful life. He was just eleven years old when he left home on his first adventure with a wagon train. He learned horsemanship and tracking and some became an expert hunter and scout.
• buffalo bill • william f. cody • pony express • george chrisman • north platte
William F. Cody, otherwise known as Buffalo Bill, led a long and colorful life. He was just eleven years old when he left home on his first adventure with a wagon train. He learned horsemanship and tracking and some became an expert hunter and scout.
• buffalo bill • william f. cody • pony express • george chrisman • north platte
Early Established Forts
In the 1820s, the race was on to establish fur-trading locations in the western reaches. As a result, Forts Cedar, Vanderburgh, Kiowa, and Benton were established. During this time, and a little earlier in other locations, Forts Bellefontaine, Clark, Kaskasia, and Osage were established.
• fort • atkinson • bellefontaine • cedar • recovery
In the 1820s, the race was on to establish fur-trading locations in the western reaches. As a result, Forts Cedar, Vanderburgh, Kiowa, and Benton were established. During this time, and a little earlier in other locations, Forts Bellefontaine, Clark, Kaskasia, and Osage were established.
• fort • atkinson • bellefontaine • cedar • recovery
Fort Union
Fort Union is established, in 1827, by Kenneth McKenzie builds a fur trading empire and is relieved of his position because a whiskey still he builds. In 1865 the fort is sold to the military and later is torn down to provide building material for Fort Buford.
• fort union • kenneth • mckenzie • fur trade • blackfeet
Fort Union is established, in 1827, by Kenneth McKenzie builds a fur trading empire and is relieved of his position because a whiskey still he builds. In 1865 the fort is sold to the military and later is torn down to provide building material for Fort Buford.
• fort union • kenneth • mckenzie • fur trade • blackfeet
Forts of the West, An Introduction
In time, numerous forts stretched across the west. Many of them are noted in the history of the American west because of battles involving them or that they were the location important treaties being signed. The names of some of these forts have become well known through out annuls of American Western history while today the names of so many of them are not now familiar to other than the most devoted historian. This series will attempts to bring to life many of these locations, both noted and obscure.
• laramie • wyoming • leavenworth • kansas • fort kearny
In time, numerous forts stretched across the west. Many of them are noted in the history of the American west because of battles involving them or that they were the location important treaties being signed. The names of some of these forts have become well known through out annuls of American Western history while today the names of so many of them are not now familiar to other than the most devoted historian. This series will attempts to bring to life many of these locations, both noted and obscure.
• laramie • wyoming • leavenworth • kansas • fort kearny
George Armstrong Custer
On December 5, 1839, a baby boy was born in a farmhouse in New Rumley, Ohio. Little did his parents know that one day his name would be known around the world.
• george armstrong custer • custers last stand • little bighorn • south dakota • mary alward
On December 5, 1839, a baby boy was born in a farmhouse in New Rumley, Ohio. Little did his parents know that one day his name would be known around the world.
• george armstrong custer • custers last stand • little bighorn • south dakota • mary alward
HEART OF THE PLAINS
When Coronado explored that part of the Great American Plains known today as Kansas this wild and rugged land was inhabited by the Wichita, Pawnee, Kansa, and the Osage people. In the years after the 1803 signing of the Louisiana Purchase these Native Americans were joined by missionaries, pioneers, buffalo hunters. Then came the wild days of the cattle drives, outlaws and lawmen.
• kansas • indians • native americans • forts • louisiana
When Coronado explored that part of the Great American Plains known today as Kansas this wild and rugged land was inhabited by the Wichita, Pawnee, Kansa, and the Osage people. In the years after the 1803 signing of the Louisiana Purchase these Native Americans were joined by missionaries, pioneers, buffalo hunters. Then came the wild days of the cattle drives, outlaws and lawmen.
• kansas • indians • native americans • forts • louisiana
Longhorns and Abilene
The Longhorn, not native to the United States, were brought to America by the Spanish. From this humble beginning great herds developed in Mexico and Spanish Texas which evolved into Texas ranches and great cattle drives to such cow towns as Abilene, Kansas.
• longhorn • abilene • kansas • texas • mexico
The Longhorn, not native to the United States, were brought to America by the Spanish. From this humble beginning great herds developed in Mexico and Spanish Texas which evolved into Texas ranches and great cattle drives to such cow towns as Abilene, Kansas.
• longhorn • abilene • kansas • texas • mexico
Meandering Into Fall
Fall is here. I am wandering around the state to let you know what's going on to celebrate the season. Join me.
• fall • washington • washington state • classic cars • trees
Fall is here. I am wandering around the state to let you know what's going on to celebrate the season. Join me.
• fall • washington • washington state • classic cars • trees
Narcissa Prentiss Whitman, part 6
The Whitmans and Spaldings travel up the Missouri River to the town of Liberty. On the way they are joined by other missionaries. There is a death, a funeral, and a wedding before they leave Liberty. Spalding is kicked by a mule, dunked in the river by a cow, and has his tent and bedding blown away.
• whitman • spalding • missouri • river • liberty
The Whitmans and Spaldings travel up the Missouri River to the town of Liberty. On the way they are joined by other missionaries. There is a death, a funeral, and a wedding before they leave Liberty. Spalding is kicked by a mule, dunked in the river by a cow, and has his tent and bedding blown away.
• whitman • spalding • missouri • river • liberty
THE ONCE VAST INDIAN TERRITORY
In the 1820s, white settlers in the United States demanded the government move the native Eastern Indian tribes off their land and relocate them in the unlivable Great American Desert.
• indians • kansas • great plains • great american desert • caddoan
In the 1820s, white settlers in the United States demanded the government move the native Eastern Indian tribes off their land and relocate them in the unlivable Great American Desert.
• indians • kansas • great plains • great american desert • caddoan