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Be A Junior Ranger
 
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Swearing In a New Junior Ranger

Junior Ranger Program

Children ages 5-12 can become Junior Park Rangers at Fort Smith National Historic Site.

They will have fun as they learn about soldiers, Native Americans, deputy marshals, outlaws, and Judge Parker. After completing 4 activities in a free booklet, they will be sworn in as Junior Rangers and receive an offical Fort Smith National Historic Site Junior Ranger badge.

Inquire at the front desk for the activity booklet.

 
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You can view or print the Junior Ranger booklet before your visit to Fort Smith. (You'll need Adobe Reader to access the document.)

Click here for the Junior Ranger booklet. (It may take awhile to download as the document is 9,947KB)
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Did You Know?
Fort Smith was established on Christmas Day, 1817. Approximately 70 Rifle Regiment soldiers arrived by keelboat after a long journey on the Arkansas River.

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Last Updated: September 21, 2009 at 11:18 EST