First Territorial Capitol State Historic Site
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For four days in 1855 Governor Andrew Reeder and the territorial legislature met here. Their actions here would help lead to the Civil War.
04/17/2024
Six of our seasonal state historic sites are opening today! First Territorial Capitol, Grinter Place, Pawnee Indian Museum, Red Rocks, Mine Creek Civil War Battlefield, and Cottonwood Ranch are ready to welcome visitors. Hollenberg Pony Express Station will be opening soon. Admission is free! To find out more about these sites and plan your visit, go to www.kshs.org/19384
We are closed for the season, but we look forward to welcoming you again in spring 2022!
07/30/2021
First Territorial Capitol State Historic Site at Fort Riley will be closed this weekend July 31-August 1. We will reopen August 7, 2021. We apologize for any inconvenience.
07/23/2021
First Territorial Capitol State Historic Site at Fort Riley will be closed this weekend July 24-25 and next weekend July 31-August 1. We will reopen August 7, 2021. We apologize for any inconvenience.
05/27/2021
First Territorial Capitol State Historic Site will be opening for the season this Saturday, May 29! It will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p .m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. To learn more and plan your visit, visit our website at: https://www.kshs.org/p/first-territorial-capitol-plan-your-visit/15834
06/17/2020
The reopening of First Territorial Capitol will be delayed. For updates please visit: kshs.org/18217
03/19/2020
In 1901 the Kansas Legislature requested that Congress allow the building to be preserved by the state. However, the state legislature did not set aside money for maintenance and repairs until 1927.
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Exit 301 On I-70, Via Huebner Road
Fort Riley, KS
66442
Opening Hours
| Wednesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 1pm - 5pm |