Articles related to "Leavenworth"
Best Bavarian Holiday Town in the Northwest USA
People of all ages enjoy winter activities in the Bavarian town of Leavenworth, Washington. Accessible by car, bus or train, holiday vacations include lodging and dining.
best holiday towns usa • top 10 u.s. christmas towns • leavenworth wa winter vacation • leavenworth wa outdoor winter activities • leavenworth wa holiday activities
People of all ages enjoy winter activities in the Bavarian town of Leavenworth, Washington. Accessible by car, bus or train, holiday vacations include lodging and dining.
best holiday towns usa • top 10 u.s. christmas towns • leavenworth wa winter vacation • leavenworth wa outdoor winter activities • leavenworth wa holiday activities
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
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
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
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
General Timeline for the Otoe
A general timeline of the history of the Otoe. Please pick out an event you would like to know more about!
otoe • native american history • timeline
A general timeline of the history of the Otoe. Please pick out an event you would like to know more about!
otoe • native american history • timeline
Cannibalism On Routes To The Colorado Gold Rush
Gold fever and dreams of riches clouds a man's common senses. With the help of inaccurate reports and bogus Guide Books to the Gold Fields, the trip could turn deadly.
pike's peak gold rush • leavenworth and pike's peak express company • smoky hill route • denver city • wyandotte kansas
Gold fever and dreams of riches clouds a man's common senses. With the help of inaccurate reports and bogus Guide Books to the Gold Fields, the trip could turn deadly.
pike's peak gold rush • leavenworth and pike's peak express company • smoky hill route • denver city • wyandotte kansas
Peter Bagge's Hate – Buddy Does Jersey
Hate #16-30 focused on Bradley family matters back in New Jersey. Peter Bagge shifted to full-color artwork as Buddy Bradley finally settled down and grew up.
peter bagge's hate comics • buddy bradley stories • suburban new jersey satire • jim blanchard • lisa leavenworth
Hate #16-30 focused on Bradley family matters back in New Jersey. Peter Bagge shifted to full-color artwork as Buddy Bradley finally settled down and grew up.
peter bagge's hate comics • buddy bradley stories • suburban new jersey satire • jim blanchard • lisa leavenworth
Peter Bagge's Hate – Buddy Does Seattle
Hate chronicled Buddy Bradley's Seattle days in its first fifteen issues. Peter Bagge's skills at caricature and telling tales of dysfunction reached a new peak.
peter bagge's hate comics • buddy bradley stories • leonard stinky brown • valerie russo • lisa leavenworth
Hate chronicled Buddy Bradley's Seattle days in its first fifteen issues. Peter Bagge's skills at caricature and telling tales of dysfunction reached a new peak.
peter bagge's hate comics • buddy bradley stories • leonard stinky brown • valerie russo • lisa leavenworth
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
Washington State: Camping Among the Evergreens
Washington is known as the Evergreen State and camping beneath her pines is pure pleasure. No matter what style camping you prefer, you will find it here. Pam and I share some of our favorite campgrounds and provide links to information and campgrounds in Washington. You will find no better camping than in Washington--the heart of the Great Northwest!
camping • campgrounds • travel • rving • rvers
Washington is known as the Evergreen State and camping beneath her pines is pure pleasure. No matter what style camping you prefer, you will find it here. Pam and I share some of our favorite campgrounds and provide links to information and campgrounds in Washington. You will find no better camping than in Washington--the heart of the Great Northwest!
camping • campgrounds • travel • rving • rvers
2001 Recap Challenge
Just for fun I'm adding this last article of the year. It recaps some articles I've written - in a story challenge by one of our other editors.
articles • washington state • recap • 2001 • happy new year
Just for fun I'm adding this last article of the year. It recaps some articles I've written - in a story challenge by one of our other editors.
articles • washington state • recap • 2001 • happy new year
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
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 traveling on the Great Northern Railroad.
worst avalanche us history • two snowbound trains tumble cascade mountains well • 1:00am march 1 1910 snow broke loose windy mountai • knocked trains 150 feet downhill tye river valley • avalanche wiped out train depot wellington
After days of blizzards and delays, an avalanche on Windy Mountain near the town of Wellington, Washington killed 96 people traveling on the Great Northern Railroad.
worst avalanche us history • two snowbound trains tumble cascade mountains well • 1:00am march 1 1910 snow broke loose windy mountai • knocked trains 150 feet downhill tye river valley • avalanche wiped out train depot wellington
Island of the Pelicans
Unescapable? Perhaps. But this fabled island in the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge is certainly unforgettable.
alcatraz • san francisco • al capone • prison • robert stroud
Unescapable? Perhaps. But this fabled island in the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge is certainly unforgettable.
alcatraz • san francisco • al capone • prison • robert stroud
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
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
Thomas "Broken Hand" Fitzpatrick
Broken Hand Fitzpatrick was one of the most skilled and respected mountain men of the Old West. It is amazing he is not one of the best known. His courage, endurance, and just plain smarts stood the test of time. When he died, it was in a city, from a white man's disease.
thomas fitzpatrick • broken hand • wind river • william ashley • jedidiah smith
Broken Hand Fitzpatrick was one of the most skilled and respected mountain men of the Old West. It is amazing he is not one of the best known. His courage, endurance, and just plain smarts stood the test of time. When he died, it was in a city, from a white man's disease.
thomas fitzpatrick • broken hand • wind river • william ashley • jedidiah smith
George Kelly Barnes
Machine Gun Kelly would be among the first notable bandits to emerge during the period of time in American history called The Mid-West Crime Wave
machine gun kelly • bootlegging • mid-west crime wave • the charles f. urschel kidnapping • g-men
Machine Gun Kelly would be among the first notable bandits to emerge during the period of time in American history called The Mid-West Crime Wave
machine gun kelly • bootlegging • mid-west crime wave • the charles f. urschel kidnapping • g-men
Places That Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower Lived
Thirty-fourth president Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife, Mamie, called many places home. These places included numerous Army bases and, of course, the White House.
dwight eisenhower • mamie eisenhower • eisenhower's military service • the eisenhowers' many homes • dwight d. eisenhower during wwi
Thirty-fourth president Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife, Mamie, called many places home. These places included numerous Army bases and, of course, the White House.
dwight eisenhower • mamie eisenhower • eisenhower's military service • the eisenhowers' many homes • dwight d. eisenhower during wwi
Holiday Season in Washington State - Shopping and Events
These Washington State sites lend a hand with ideas for the holidays.
christmas • kwanzaa • hanukkah • ramadan • holidays
These Washington State sites lend a hand with ideas for the holidays.
christmas • kwanzaa • hanukkah • ramadan • holidays
The Gold Rushes
Gold is discovered in Colorado, Nevada, Idaho, and Montana. Forts along Bozeman Trail cause Indian uprise.
the gold rushes • colorado gold rush • idaho gold rush • montana gold rush • nevada gold rush
Gold is discovered in Colorado, Nevada, Idaho, and Montana. Forts along Bozeman Trail cause Indian uprise.
the gold rushes • colorado gold rush • idaho gold rush • montana gold rush • nevada gold rush
BLEEDING KANSAS: Decade of Conflict
The turbulent years between the time Kansas became a territory and statehood, which gave it the name Bleeding Kansas--the border war waged over slavery between Missouri Bushwhackers and Kansas Jayhawkers.
slavery • bushwhackers • jayhawkers • missouri • civil war
The turbulent years between the time Kansas became a territory and statehood, which gave it the name Bleeding Kansas--the border war waged over slavery between Missouri Bushwhackers and Kansas Jayhawkers.
slavery • bushwhackers • jayhawkers • missouri • civil war
FORT RILEY: Cavalry Outpost to Infantry Powerhouse
Fort Riley was one of the earliest frontier forts in Kansas, evolving from an important outpost built to protect emigrants and settlers, to becoming an integral military homebase for today's U.S. Army.
fortriley • fortleavenworth • cavalry • emigrants • oregontrail
Fort Riley was one of the earliest frontier forts in Kansas, evolving from an important outpost built to protect emigrants and settlers, to becoming an integral military homebase for today's U.S. Army.
fortriley • fortleavenworth • cavalry • emigrants • oregontrail
The Media and The Vietnam War, Part I
A short discussion of the relationship between the media and the military during and following the Vietnam War.
vietnam war • military • media • movies • dickie chappelle
A short discussion of the relationship between the media and the military during and following the Vietnam War.
vietnam war • military • media • movies • dickie chappelle
"Soldiers of the Nation"
Named in honor of the sacred buffalo who roamed the plains, these soldiers have done more than live up to their motto "Semper Leal" (Always Loyal).
buffalo soldiers • african american soldiers • buffalo soldier monument • 9th calvary • 10th calvary
Named in honor of the sacred buffalo who roamed the plains, these soldiers have done more than live up to their motto "Semper Leal" (Always Loyal).
buffalo soldiers • african american soldiers • buffalo soldier monument • 9th calvary • 10th calvary
Charlie Siringo, Pinkerton Detective
Charlie Siringo was a Pinkerton detective who operated all over the western United States. He rode after thieves, murderers, and rustlers. He was a master of disguise and infiltrated many outlaw gangs. He once chased after the notorious Wild Bunch.
charlie siringo • pinkerton • detective • wild bunch • tuscarora
Charlie Siringo was a Pinkerton detective who operated all over the western United States. He rode after thieves, murderers, and rustlers. He was a master of disguise and infiltrated many outlaw gangs. He once chased after the notorious Wild Bunch.
charlie siringo • pinkerton • detective • wild bunch • tuscarora
Confederate President Davis
During the Mexican War, Jefferson Davis becomes known as The Hero of Buena Vista. The American Civil War begins and he is made President of the Confederacy.
jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • varina howell davis • wisconsin
During the Mexican War, Jefferson Davis becomes known as The Hero of Buena Vista. The American Civil War begins and he is made President of the Confederacy.
jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • varina howell davis • wisconsin
QB Michael Vick Slated for Release
Disgraced former Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is slated to be released from federal prison, and will serve the remainder of his jail sentence on home confinement.
vick • michael vick • nfl • falcons • atlanta
Disgraced former Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is slated to be released from federal prison, and will serve the remainder of his jail sentence on home confinement.
vick • michael vick • nfl • falcons • atlanta
Biography of General Mark Clark
General Mark Clark served in the United States Army over 36 years. He commanded forces in Northern Africa and Italy during WWII. In April of 1952, he succeeded General Ma
mark clark • world war ii • operation torch • operation husky • anzio
General Mark Clark served in the United States Army over 36 years. He commanded forces in Northern Africa and Italy during WWII. In April of 1952, he succeeded General Ma
mark clark • world war ii • operation torch • operation husky • anzio
General J.E.B. Stuart
General Jeb Stuart was an expert in reconnaissance and the use of cavalry to support offensive assaults during the U.S. Civil War.
general jeb stuart • the u.s. civil war • general robert e. lee • west point military academy • knight of the golden spurs
General Jeb Stuart was an expert in reconnaissance and the use of cavalry to support offensive assaults during the U.S. Civil War.
general jeb stuart • the u.s. civil war • general robert e. lee • west point military academy • knight of the golden spurs
Omaha's Prospect Hill Cemetery
Prospect Hill Cemetery, located at 3202 Parker Street, in Omaha, is believed to be Omaha's oldest cemetery, dating back to 1858.
prospect hill cemetary omaha • omaha historical sites • byron reed • koutze family • herman koutze
Prospect Hill Cemetery, located at 3202 Parker Street, in Omaha, is believed to be Omaha's oldest cemetery, dating back to 1858.
prospect hill cemetary omaha • omaha historical sites • byron reed • koutze family • herman koutze
Public Enemies
After the Kansas City, Missouri massacre in 1933, J. Edgar Hoover of the FBI realized that in order to save his job he had to end America's crime spree.
public enemies • john dillinger • the making of the fbi • where was john dillinger killed • kansas city massacre
After the Kansas City, Missouri massacre in 1933, J. Edgar Hoover of the FBI realized that in order to save his job he had to end America's crime spree.
public enemies • john dillinger • the making of the fbi • where was john dillinger killed • kansas city massacre
Raiders of Mountains and Plains
The Blackfoot Indians practiced the Sun Dance and had Vision Quests. Their enemies were the Crows, Sioux Shoshones, Flatheads, and the Kootenais, as well as the whites.
blackfoot indians • bozeman • lewis and clark • sun dance • vision quest
The Blackfoot Indians practiced the Sun Dance and had Vision Quests. Their enemies were the Crows, Sioux Shoshones, Flatheads, and the Kootenais, as well as the whites.
blackfoot indians • bozeman • lewis and clark • sun dance • vision quest
The Civil War Began at the Battle of Black Jack
The site is peaceful now, but 153 years ago it was the scene of the first battle in the conflict that would become the Civil War.
civil war • battle of black jack • john brown • baldwin city • kansas
The site is peaceful now, but 153 years ago it was the scene of the first battle in the conflict that would become the Civil War.
civil war • battle of black jack • john brown • baldwin city • kansas
A Brief History of Fingerprinting
How did we come to use fingerprints for identification?
fingerprint • print • forensic • evidence • csi
How did we come to use fingerprints for identification?
fingerprint • print • forensic • evidence • csi
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