The mission of the Fort Leavenwo

The Fort Leavenworth Historical Society Executive Committee consists of four elected positions- President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Elections are held each spring, and the new Executive Committee's year begins in August. There are also appointed committee positions, two of the most important being the Program Chairman and Publicity.

If you are interested in running for the Executive Committee or serving on a permanent committee, please contact the webmaster.

Current officers for 2007-2008 year:

Publicity:

LTC Gary Linhart

Gift Shop Manager:

Ms Lois Kastner

Militaria Show Chairman:

Dr Jerry Brown

Program chair

Dr Alex Bielakowski

Secretary:

Dr Deb Kidwell

President:

Dr Mark Gerges

Vice President:

Dr Rich Barbuto

Treasurer:

Dr Brad Wineman

Since 1955, the Fort Leavenworth Historical Society has supported the history of the post, Leavenworth area, and history in general by supporting monthly programs by diverse speakers on topics of interest.

The Society has been involved in the research and commemoration of areas of historical interest on post, repair and cleaning of historical markers and monuments, and providing tour guides for post tours to official groups. We provide funds for the Frontier Army Museum to purchase artifacts, and through our activities advertise the Frontier Army Museum. The museum, part of the Army museum system, is not permitted to use its operating budget on advertising.

Our major focus is the operation of the Society Gift and Book Shop, located inside the Frontier Army Museum. A portion of the profits from the Gift Shop is given to the Museum to allow purchasing of additional items for the collections.

In 2006, the Society began managing the Arter-Darby Military History Writing Award, given to the best history paper written by a Command and General Staff College student each year. Click the link to the Arter-Darby Military History Writing Award for more information.

The Society is a Private Volunteer Organization, chartered to operate on Fort Leavenworth in accordance with Army Regulations.