Fort Hays State Historic Site

Fort Hays State Historic Site Fort Hays was a US military post at the height of the Indian Wars from 1867-1889. Today the site has

Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Sergeant John Denny served at Fort Hays from January 1882 to December 1884. He and other African American “Buffalo Soldiers” are part of the rich Fort Hays history that includes names like Generals George A. Custer, Nelson Miles, and Philip Sheridan; Major Marcus Reno; William “Buffalo Bill” Cody; and James B. “Wild Bill” Hickok. Established in 1865 in the la

nd of the Cheyenne and Arapaho, the fort protected railroad workers and travelers on the Smoky Hill Trail. See the soldiers’ clothing, weapons, and personal items, including George Custer’s dumbbell forged by the fort’s blacksmith. Learn more about the soldiers and the people they were protecting when you visit Fort Hays. Admission:
Adults: $5
Students: $1
Children 5 & Under and Members of "Friends of the Fort": FREE

Historic Fort Hays Honors Juneteenth and will be Closed Friday, June 19th 2026
06/18/2026

Historic Fort Hays Honors Juneteenth and will be Closed Friday, June 19th 2026

We have a long standing tradition of volunteerism at Historic Fort Hays and happily continue that tradition today. Here ...
04/09/2026

We have a long standing tradition of volunteerism at Historic Fort Hays and happily continue that tradition today. Here are a few of a familiar faces from years past. Feel free to join us on April 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM to learn how to become a volunteer at the museum. We will offer an overview of our mission and a guided tour of our grounds for those interested in signing up. All ages welcome!

Address

1472 US Highway 183 Alt
Hays, KS
67601

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+17856256812

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