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U.S. Cavalry Museum
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Location Fort Riley, Kansas, United States
Type Military museum

The U.S. Cavalry Museum is a cool museum located at Fort Riley in Fort Riley, Kansas, USA. It's a place where you can learn all about the history of this important military base.

The museum helps people understand the story of Fort Riley from when it first started until today. It shows how the base grew, the different training schools it had, and what life was like for the people living there. The museum also offers programs to help with learning and research. It's even located in a really old building, the original hospital from 1855!

What You'll Discover

This museum is all about the amazing history of the U.S. Cavalry. You can explore how the U.S. Cavalry started during the American Revolutionary War. You'll also learn about their role all the way up to 1942. That's when horses were no longer used in battle.

Visiting the Museum

The U.S. Cavalry Museum is located on the Fort Riley Military Post. To visit, you will need to go through a security checkpoint. You will be asked to show a photo ID. You will also need to show a valid vehicle registration. Your vehicle might be searched as well.

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