Once a year, Fort Leavenworth opens up its homes and this year, there will be many lovely historic homes included in the 34rd Annual Historic Homes Tour. You will see an array of very popular homes overlooking the beautiful Mississippi River. We also visit Ft. Leavenworth that has a rich history with its installation dating to 1827 and is the oldest continuously active Army post west of the Mississippi River. The lush, rolling terrain of northeast Kansas provides for a serene, peaceful setting for the fort. Enjoy a tasty lunch at June’s Cottage and Cafe while listening to the local Barbershop Quartet, followed by some free time to shop. The Cottage is a shopper's paradise of antiques, home furnishings, and decorative accessories for all tastes and lifestyles…. there is definitely something for everyone here! Before departing we will visit the Harvey House. It was settled by Mr. Harvey in Leavenworth, where the family was raised. A Harvey newsstand existed here from approximately 1900 to 1923 and the Harvey Home has now been established as a museum.