Incredible Journeys: U.S. Cavalry Museum well worth a look

Monday, February 21, 2005

U.S. Cavalry Museum well worth a look

Cavalry bugler background

Cavalry bugler background, originally uploaded by mharrsch.

If you find yourself driving through Kansas on Interstate 70, set aside some time to stop by the U.S. Cavalry Museum housed in a former base hospital at Fort Riley, Kansas. The museum displays not only artifacts, uniforms, and equipment dating back to the Revolutionary War but outstanding oil paintings and bronze sculptures of members of the elite 7th Cavalry. If you are really fortunate, you may be able to tour the last home of George Armstrong Custer as well (sadly, it was closed when we were there). Remember though, that Ft. Riley is a secured military compound. To gain admittance to the base you must first stop and obtain a visitor's pass. You will be required to provide photo ID. Admission to the museum is free but donations are gladly accepted. Read more about our visit here.

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Artist/Historian George S. Stuart Honors Olympics with Manchu Figures

To honor the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the Gallery of Historical Figures is hosting the highly-acclaimed Manchu Dynasty Historical Figures® of sculptor and historian George Stuart. Until now, the unique 26-piece group could only be seen in museum exhibits. "What better time to recognize recent Chinese history and to share a westerner's view of it?" said Stuart.

The Manchu Dynasty collection begins with Nurachi, who defeated the ailing Ming Dynasty in 1616 and ends in 1967 with the death of Pu Yi, the last emperor. The 350-year interval is represented by emperors, other royalty, courtesans, warlords, military, reformers, peasants and more. Pictured here is the ill-fated Taiping Emperor Hung Hsiu Ch'üan, self-acclaimed "Brother of Christ".

To assure maximum possible historical accuracy, Stuart collaborated with LU Zhengliang Arts Studio in Suzhou, China on many of the Manchu Historical Figures. LU located and studied many of the original robes and then embroidered the quarter-scale designs on specially selected fabrics.

I was privileged to design the website for artist/historian George Stuart's Gallery of Historical Figures. Mr. Stuart's meticulously detailed historical figures reflect his dedication to accuracy and obvious passion for his subjects.