Friends of the Frontier Army Museum

09/03/2026

For the Fort Leavenworth Military History Day (link in comments) we are excited to welcome back a number of living historians who also volunteer at the National WWI Museum and Memorial! These men and women represent various aspects of the Great War from combat, to medical, to the homefront. Be sure to stop in and see them on the 12th and engage in some hands-on activities!

Be sure to check out the event details in the comments, and we'll see you on Fort Leavenworth on the 12th!

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08/31/2026

Great news! The Fort Leavenworth Military Living History Day turns out to be co-scheduled with the Fall post-wide yard sale.

This means the gates will be better manned, scan-and-go entry will be in place (i.e. no visitor pass needed), and you can snag some neat stuff - after you visit us of course!

Or, alternatively, if you are a bargain hunter first and history enthusiast second, swing by after you get your haul and see what we have to offer!

08/23/2026

Be sure you are marking the upcoming Fort Leavenworth Military Living History Day on your calendars for September 12th!

We'll have military history from across the eras represented, and you'll be able to get hands-on with artifacts, test your skills with hands-on activities, and grow your knowledge with passionate public history educators. We can't wait to see you on Fort Leavenworth in a few weeks!

05/19/2026

Interested in learning how you can support the Frontier Army Museum? Join us at Baan Thai for our annual membership meeting and free appreciation dinner on Thursday, May 21 at 6:00 PM. We are seeking new volunteers to join us with current events and bring ideas for new events to support the museum. Please RSVP to [email protected] by Wednesday, May 20.

04/30/2026

Thursday is the last day to enter the essay scholarship contest open to High School seniors or First year college students.

2026 FFAM Essay Contest – Scholarship Opportunity!

The Friends of the Frontier Army Museum are excited to announce the 2026 Essay Contest, offering students a chance to earn scholarships while exploring the rich history of Fort Leavenworth!

Inspired by the upcoming 200th Anniversary of Fort Leavenworth, this year’s contest invites students to dive into the impact of westward expansion.

Essays should be 1000–1500 words, double spaced, references required and respond to one of the essay prompts:
• How did Fort Leavenworth shape both the success—and consequences—of westward expansion?
• How did the trails through Fort Leavenworth transform the economic and military landscape of the American West?

Submission Window: April 1 – April 30, 2026

For research, visit the Frontier Army Museum

Eligibility:
• 12th grade or first-year college students
• Within 50 miles of Fort Leavenworth
• Military-connected families or Fort Leavenworth employees

Full essay instructions are https://www.ffam.us/essay-contest Winners announced by end of May!

04/25/2026

Come by and check out information about WWI on the front lawn of the museum from 10-2:00.

04/17/2026

Stop by the Frontier Army Museum for the Month of the Military Child Citizens Military Training Camp Field Day of April 25. This free family friendly event invites participants to partake in activites the citizens soldiers completed at camp in the 1920s. Activities include rifle drills, pup tent races, and physical training activities like you have never seen before.

Join us for a family friendly day of activities from the Citizens' Military Training Camp manual. Activities include tent races, rifle drills, marching drills, physical training games, and first aid. Participants will receive a certificate of completion and a CMTC button. Event Timing: Saturday, Apr...