Dec
6

Frontier Army Museum Event: History Brunch

“History of Fort Sully” with Phillip Alig, US Army Corps of Engineers Archaeologist

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FFAM Board Meeting
Nov
18

FFAM Board Meeting

FFAM Members are invited to attend.

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Nov
8

Frontier Army Museum Event: History Brunch

“Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) The Greatest Generation and You!” with Maj (Ret) Joseph Grasela

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FFAM Board Meeting
Oct
21

FFAM Board Meeting

FFAM Members are invited to attend.

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Oct
11

Frontier Army Museum Event: History Brunch

Santa Fe in World War II: Contributing to Victory - with LTC (Ret) Bob Walz

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Tribute Trail Cleanup
Sep
27

Tribute Trail Cleanup

Our Tribute Trail is in need of some clean-up, to include brush trimming, weeding, etc.

Please join us and bring your own gardening equipment.

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Frontier Army Museum Event: History Brunch Series
Sep
13

Frontier Army Museum Event: History Brunch Series

Looking for Abraham Lincoln in Kansas - with Bill Stumpff

Abraham Lincoln traveled to Leavenworth, Kansas in December 1859 while campaigning for presidency. While visiting downtown Leavenworth, Lincoln spoke to the masses about Kansas’s role in the Union and the issue of slavery. Join us as we learn about Lincoln’s one and only trip to Kansas. After the presentation, visit the museum’s galleries to view the carriage that Lincoln rode in on his journey to Leavenworth.

About our Presenter: Mr. Bill Stumpff is retired and he and his wife travel and visit museums. They take their grandchildren to as many museums as they can. He volunteers at the Combat Air Museum in Topeka and is one of three co-presidents of the Lincoln Club of Topeka.

Join us for light refreshments at 10:30 am followed by the presentation at 11:00 am.

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Tribute Trail Cleanup
Aug
30

Tribute Trail Cleanup

Our Tribute Trail is in need of some clean-up, to include brush trimming, weeding, etc.

Please join us and bring your own gardening equipment.

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History Brunch: The Four Chaplains
Jun
14

History Brunch: The Four Chaplains

Four recent graduates of the Army Chaplain School boarded the SS Dorchester with about 900 other military personnel on 23 January 1943 bound for Europe during World War II.  Their story of faith and sacrifice will be discussed during this presentation. Presented by Dennis Branson.

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FFAM Board Meeting
May
20

FFAM Board Meeting

FFAM Members are invited to attend.

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Speaker Series: Big Red One in Fallujah: The 1st Infantry Division's Role and Success During Operation Phantom Fury
May
14

Speaker Series: Big Red One in Fallujah: The 1st Infantry Division's Role and Success During Operation Phantom Fury

Presented by Dr. Andrew Wright

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History Brunch: Early Kansas Aviation
May
10

History Brunch: Early Kansas Aviation

Presented by Bill Stumpf. This presentation covers the first airplane flights, built and flown in Kansas, how Wichita became known as The Air Capital of the World and discussion of some of the airplanes and aviators, icons of Kansas, both known and maybe not so known.

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Night at the Museum
May
9

Night at the Museum

Join us in celebrating the Month of the Military Child with a Night at the Museum. First tour starts at 5:30 pm and the last tour starts at 7:30 pm. Tours are approximately 45 minutes in length. Sign up here.

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Essay Contest Submission Due
Apr
30

Essay Contest Submission Due

Essay Submissions have been extended to midnight on 30 April 2025.

Check this link for specifics: Essay Contest — Friends of the Frontier Army Museum

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Speaker Series: Religion in Early Leavenworth
Apr
30

Speaker Series: Religion in Early Leavenworth

Presented by Raymond Powell

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Apr
12

History Brunch: Military Mountaineers - The 10th Mountain Division in World War II

Presented by Dr. Chris Juergens, Curator at the National WWI Museum and Memorial.

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Apr
5

History Brunch: Moroccan Participation in WWI and II

Presented by Major Tiddarine. Moroccan treats provided by the presenter.

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