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Group Tours
Welcome to the Great
Overland Station
for your Group Tour!
The
story of Topeka begins with transportation. Prior to its
official settlement, its land north of the river included part
of the Oregon Trail. Col. Cyrus K. Holliday wanted to build a
railroad because he saw an opportunity for greater fortune and
the development of the nation. He secured the funds to begin the
endeavor and chose a site on the banks of the Kansas River.
Topeka was founded in 1854.
Schedule your tour today to hear more about the history of
Topeka and the railroads!
Group tours are available at the Great Overland Station and the
All Veterans Memorial. We are handicap accessible, provide
special bus parking (motor coach, school buses, etc.), space
available for lunch (upon request), 2 large parking lots, and
tours are guided by a knowledgeable docent.
Tours offered:
- group tours
can be scheduled with 10-20 people (2-3 days notice)
- groups of
over 20 must be scheduled 2 weeks in advance
- children’s
tours must have 1 adult per 10 children
- We would
like to have 2 weeks notice for 20 or more children
Information needed when scheduling a tour:
- Number of
adults, seniors, military, children, etc.
- Time
allotted for your tour (included arrival and departure time
with the 1 hour scheduled tour)
- Time of
arrive
- Type of
transportation you will arrive in
- Any special
needs
- Contact
name, phone number and e-mail address
Tours can
be scheduled during the following days and times:
Tuesday
through Saturday between 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sunday tours can only be scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m.
(We are closed on Sunday’s January 1 – March 31)
(We are closed on Monday’s and holidays)
Please allow 1
hour for a building tour. Allow additional time to walk around
the All Veterans Memorial in the front of the building.
Tour Rates
Adults: $4.00
Seniors + 62: $3.00
Military with ID: $1.00 off
Children ages 3-12: $2.00 per child (1 adult free with each 10
children)
Children 2 and under are Free
You will need to
call the office 5 days prior to the tour to
confirm the number count. At that time the payment for the tour
will be determined. Upon arrival one form of payment will be
made at the admissions. If you want to include lunch with your
tour, there will be an additional lunch charge which will be
determined at the time of the scheduling.
We look forward
to seeing you and your group in the very near future.
To ask questions
or schedule a tour contact Jeannie Rose at 785-232-5533 or
e-mail
jrose@greatoverlandstation.com.
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