Leavenworth, KS Visitors Guide 2016 | Page 9

Richard Allen Cultural Center and Museum The Richard Allen Cultural Center (Museum) opened its doors in 1992 - across the street from the historic Bethel A.M.E. Church which was part of the Underground Railroad. The center is home to General Colin Powell memorabilia, relics of the Underground Railroad and Buffalo Soldier artifacts. It is the depository of a distinguished Black Dignity Portrait Collection of photographs from the 1800s to 1950s. Tours of the Buffalo Soldier Monument and a walking tour of the Underground RailRoad in historic downtown Leavenworth are available by contacting the center. Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. or Saturday by appointment. Admission charged. 412 Kiowa Street (913) 682-8772 University of Saint Mary Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, this property was originally a boarding school for young women in 1859, then a women’s junior college in 1923. Today, it’s a fully-accredited co-ed university. Visitors are welcome to visit the DePaul Library’s Special Collections which feature a Sacred Scripture Collection, Abraham Lincoln Collection and Heritage Collection of English and American Literature. 4100 S 4th Street (913) 758-6306 stmary.edu ........................................ .................................. ........................................ ................................. LEAVENWORTH 8