Fort Smith National Historic Site - For Kids (U.S. National Park Service)

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Fort Smith National Historic Site

Newly sworn-in young American citizens and their families raise the huge garrison flag at the park.

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Fort Smith National Historic Site

For Kids

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Be A Junior Ranger		Park Fun

Veteran Jr. Rangers pose by the Fort Smith National Historic Site Welcome Sign.

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Veteran Jr. Rangers pose around the Fort Smith National Historic Site Welcome Sign.

Fort Smith National Historic Site offers programs throughout the year for children of all ages.

Children ages 5-12 can become Junior Park Rangers during their visit to the park. Inquire at the Visitor Center for a free booklet with activities geared for three different age groups.

Our living history events are planned so that children as well as adults can enjoy and learn from the programs. Contact the park for a schedule of upcoming events.

Use the links on the right hand side to visit National Park Service sites for young people.

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Junior Ranger Program
Download the activity book before your visit to Fort Smith
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Word Search Puzzles
Activity Sheets on Fort Smith History
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Be A Webranger
The National Park Service has a site for kids of all ages.
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GoZone
On-line fun in your National Parks.
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			Did You Know? The Choctaw, Chickasaw, Cherokee, (Muscogee) Creek and Seminole Indian tribes were forcibly moved to Indian Territory on what became known as the Trail of Tears. The Arkansas River served as a water route to Fort Smith where they received supplies before crossing the river into Indian Territory.

Last Updated: November 03, 2009 at 09:12 EST