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Richard Allen Cultural Center & Museum — Attraction in Leavenworth

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Richard Allen Cultural Center & Museum
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The Richard Allen Cultural Center opened in 1992 to highlight African-American history in Leavenworth, Kansas. In 1992, the museum opened in the former home of U.S. Army Captain William Bly, a Buffalo Soldier during World War I. The home is decorated to look as it would have in the early 1900s.
Nearby attractions
North Esplanade Park
N Esplanade St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
J.W. Crancer's
530 Delaware St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
River City Community Players Theatre
500 Delaware St, Leavenworth, KS 66048, United States
Performing Arts Center
500 Delaware St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Centennial Bridge
Leavenworth, KS 66048
dorMail Gallery & Frame Shoppe
117 Delaware St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Leavenworth Parks & Recreation
123 N Esplanade St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Nearby restaurants
Sonic Drive-In
1000 N 4th St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Scooter's Coffee
1050 N 4th St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Black Belt Bar-B-Q
409 Metropolitan Ave, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Acapulco Mexican Grill
701 Cheyenne St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Bailey’s Irish Pub
312 N 2nd St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Subway
301 Cheyenne St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
King House
201 N 5th St, Leavenworth, KS 66048, United States
Taco Bell
601 Metropolitan Ave, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Harbor Lights Coffee House
316 Shawnee St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
FOOD TRUCK "COWBOY MEXICAN FOOD"
701 Metropolitan Ave #66048, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Nearby local services
11WORTH LIQUORS
N 7th St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Popcorn Pit Stop
1116 N Broadway St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Candle Queen Candles
500 Shawnee St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
RoyaltySmokes LLC
111 S 5th St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
B&B Theatres Leavenworth Landing 5
225 Delaware St, Leavenworth, KS 66048, United States
Gators Games and Hobby
720 Shawnee St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
The Escape Game Leavenworth (formerly Locked In Kansas)
400 Delaware St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Plain Janes & Co.
504 Delaware St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Leavenworth Antique Mall
505 Delaware St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Overlooked Antiques & Military Surplus
406 Delaware St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Nearby hotels
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Leavenworth
1001 N 4th St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Leavenworth
1101 N 4th St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Leavenworth Local Hotel
600 Shawnee St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Home2 Suites by Hilton Leavenworth Downtown
250 Delaware St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
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Richard Allen Cultural Center & Museum
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Richard Allen Cultural Center & Museum

412 Kiowa St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
4.8(39)
Open until 12:00 AM
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The Richard Allen Cultural Center opened in 1992 to highlight African-American history in Leavenworth, Kansas. In 1992, the museum opened in the former home of U.S. Army Captain William Bly, a Buffalo Soldier during World War I. The home is decorated to look as it would have in the early 1900s.

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attractions: North Esplanade Park, J.W. Crancer's, River City Community Players Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Centennial Bridge, dorMail Gallery & Frame Shoppe, Leavenworth Parks & Recreation, restaurants: Sonic Drive-In, Scooter's Coffee, Black Belt Bar-B-Q, Acapulco Mexican Grill, Bailey’s Irish Pub, Subway, King House, Taco Bell, Harbor Lights Coffee House, FOOD TRUCK "COWBOY MEXICAN FOOD", local businesses: 11WORTH LIQUORS, Popcorn Pit Stop, Candle Queen Candles, RoyaltySmokes LLC, B&B Theatres Leavenworth Landing 5, Gators Games and Hobby, The Escape Game Leavenworth (formerly Locked In Kansas), Plain Janes & Co., Leavenworth Antique Mall, Overlooked Antiques & Military Surplus
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Phone
(913) 682-8772
Website
richardallenculturalcenter.org
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Mon11 AM - 4 PMOpen

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Nearby attractions of Richard Allen Cultural Center & Museum

North Esplanade Park

J.W. Crancer's

River City Community Players Theatre

Performing Arts Center

Centennial Bridge

dorMail Gallery & Frame Shoppe

Leavenworth Parks & Recreation

North Esplanade Park

North Esplanade Park

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(16)

Closed
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J.W. Crancer's

J.W. Crancer's

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(61)

Closed
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River City Community Players Theatre

River City Community Players Theatre

4.5

(40)

Open 24 hours
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Performing Arts Center

Performing Arts Center

4.5

(28)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of Richard Allen Cultural Center & Museum

Sonic Drive-In

Scooter's Coffee

Black Belt Bar-B-Q

Acapulco Mexican Grill

Bailey’s Irish Pub

Subway

King House

Taco Bell

Harbor Lights Coffee House

FOOD TRUCK "COWBOY MEXICAN FOOD"

Sonic Drive-In

Sonic Drive-In

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(588)

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Closed
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Scooter's Coffee

Scooter's Coffee

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(235)

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Closed
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Black Belt Bar-B-Q

Black Belt Bar-B-Q

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(66)

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Acapulco Mexican Grill

Acapulco Mexican Grill

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(184)

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Open until 12:00 AM
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11WORTH LIQUORS

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Candle Queen Candles

RoyaltySmokes LLC

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Plain Janes & Co.

Leavenworth Antique Mall

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Popcorn Pit Stop

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RoyaltySmokes LLC

RoyaltySmokes LLC

5.0

(117)

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Find the amazing story of Cathy Williams, female Buffalo Soldier, along with Gen. Colin Powell and the famed Buffalo Soldiers. Housed in what was a station on the Underground Railroad right outside Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
T. F.T. F.
Excellent experience! One of the best museums in the KC metro area! Shout out to John the Executive director he was very helpful and inspiring! Must check this place out
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Excellent experience! One of the best museums in the KC metro area! Shout out to John the Executive director he was very helpful and inspiring! Must check this place out
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Reviews of Richard Allen Cultural Center & Museum

4.8
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5.0
7y

Excellent collection of artifacts. Interesting layout that includes the museum built around the house of an actual Buffalo Soldier. Learned that there were female Buffalo Soldiers serving in the US Army in the late nineteenth century. Never knew that. Fascinating place that is...

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5.0
3y

Absolutely loved it! The tour guides are the best and they know everything there is to know about the Buffalo Soldiers. Our family reunion was awesome. I think everyone that wants to know about history, especially African-American history in this area should visit this cultural...

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5.0
4y

What a wonderful hidden gem! Full of historic information, and artifacts. You could spend several hours just wandering around inside. Staff are kind and knowledgeable and helpful with information. A must if you are...

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