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.

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.

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.

FFAM Members are invited to attend.

Presented by Dr. Andrew Wright

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.

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.

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

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

Presented by Raymond Powell