Ft. Riley - The Old Townsite of Pawnee and the First Territorial Capitol of Kansas - First Territorial Capitol State Historic Site
As we continue to celebrate America250, join the Riley County Historical Society & Museum at the
First Territorial Capital State Historic Site. Led by Mary Knapp, First Territorial Capitol site administrator, attendees will learn about the contentious beginnings of the state as early settlers debated whether Kansas would align itself with pro or anti-slavery ideologies prior to the Civil War. Following the presentation, attendees are invited to tour the museum on the ground floor. The event is free, but donations are always welcome. Refreshments will be served.
First Territorial Capital State Historic Site. Led by Mary Knapp, First Territorial Capitol site administrator, attendees will learn about the contentious beginnings of the state as early settlers debated whether Kansas would align itself with pro or anti-slavery ideologies prior to the Civil War. Following the presentation, attendees are invited to tour the museum on the ground floor. The event is free, but donations are always welcome. Refreshments will be served.
Built in 1855, the museum is located at 693 Huebner Road on Fort Riley property, so some preparation is required to access the military installation. Visitors requiring a pass for access to Fort Riley can now apply for passes online. The online pass application is available at: https://pass.aie.army.mil. The online pass process can only be used by personnel who are US citizens, have a valid state-issued REAL ID-compliant driver's license or Identification card, and have a mobile phone. Passes can also be acquired in person at the Fort Riley Visitor Control Center (VCC) located at 885 Henry Drive, Fort Riley, KS 66442.
5:30 -
7 p.m. Friday, June 26, 2026
