History of Frontier Forts of Kansas

Through the use of live historical re-enactments, rare photographs and drawings, and current-day visits to remaining forts, The Frontier Forts of Kansas is an entertaining program that gives viewers a rare insight into why the forts were established and what life was really like living on the edge of the Western Plains in the 1800s. In order to secure travel routes during the expansion and settlement of America's western lands, the U.S. government built a large network of approximately 73 frontier forts and encampments. Because of their central location, the presence of military forts during the 19th Century in what is now the state of Kansas was particularly important to change the West forever. These forts were originally established on the Great Plains to protect traders on the Santa Fe Trail and gold seekers and emigrants on the Oregon-California Trail. Later on, they protected settlers, railroad laborers, and the railroads themselves. Dragoons the Cavalry Indians Buffalo Soldiers battle daily life in a military fort The Civil War buffalo stagecoaches railroads -- all important aspects of this turbulent chapter in American history are covered in-depth in this fascinating production. Plus, you'll see eight of these forts which today are bringing back the past as museums and historical sites. This video production, guaranteed to entertain and inform, will take you on a journey back in time to visit eight famous forts that today are bringing back the past as museums and historical sites. Historic Forts include Fort Scott, Fort Harker, Fort Leavenworth, Fort Dodge, Fort Riley, Fort Hays, Fort Larned, and Fort Wallace. An award-winning program perfect for history buffs, homeschoolers, teachers, and students of all ages.
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[@lindakay9552]

Zebulon? That's the first name of my 6th and 7th great grandfathers. But our Surname is Edgerton. They were born in Norwich, CT. My 9th great grandfather was in Saybrook in 1635.
My mom's dad was born in Missouri in 1913, but grew up and lived in Kansas most of his life. I know he lived in Texas a few years. And was in Washington by 1940?. I really know nothing about Kansas. Thank you to this video for pulling me into a new rabbit hole. ❤

[@naturelvr123]

I was a military soldier assigned to Ft Riley in 1967. As a photographer on post I photographed the "goings on" in the post. My last assignment- photographed "Chief"the last calvary horse in the US Army. Chief is buried standing up in the parade grounds in Ft. Riley.

[@chuckhaggard1584]

My dad was stationed there in the late '70s, I've seen that statue, and the Cavalry Museum, Custer's House, etc. Neat stuff

[@tickles5289]

Cavalry not "calvary."

[@vickilindberg6336]

Where did all the woid for building the forts come from?