Hello, from the Leavenworth Historical Museum Association!
Are you intrigued by the nationally known C.W. Parker Carousel Museum? Would you enjoy a museum that has nearly a thousand items, nearly a dozen interesting collections, plus exhibits that will take you way back? Want to learn more about entrepreneur Fred Harvey and his significant impact on business? Well, all of these can be found here in Leavenworth, KS.
We’re pleased that you’re interested in our small river town with a big and proud past. There’s much to see and do here in Leavenworth. So check your calendar, put aside a day or two, then make plans to visit us.
Museum volunteers are always needed and appreciated. Contact us for more information.
EVENTS
CAROUSEL MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE
On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the C.W. Parker Carousel Museum will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. At 11 a.m. the museum will dedicate the Carousel Room to Marilyn and Jerry Reinhardt and the Birthday Room to Nancy Becker. The museum will also celebrate the 113th birthday of the 1913 carousel and the 76th birthday of the 1950 carousel. Refreshments will be provided and carousel rides will be free,
LIVE HISTORY WORKSHOP AND TOUR
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, First City Museum will offer a workshop by Live History USA. Volunteers and staff from local musuems as well as the general public are welcome to attend. Please register in advance at First City Museum. At 8 p.m., those who attended the workshop will present a living history museum tour of First City Museum for the public.
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