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Fort Smith National Historic Site
Photo Gallery
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Frontier Fest October 28, 2006 (9 Photos)
Several living history events took place at the park including a Civil War era baseball game and vignettes focusing on life at the fort in 1864. "Rooster Cogburn" also paid a visit to the courtroom of Judge Parker.
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Mexican-American War Event (11 Photos)
On July 28, 2007, the park presented a living history event focusing on the role of Fort Smith and the region in the Mexican-American War (1846-48). Visitors were able to "join the army" and signed reproduction enlistment papers, were interviewed by the post surgeon, visited the washerwomen, and took part in the military drill.
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Confederate Occupation Event 2007 (9 Photos)
Programs presented on Saturday, April 14, 2007 highlighted the routines and responsibilities of the soldiers who were stationed at Fort Smith and the lives of those living in hte city during Confederate occupation.
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Historic Images from the Collection (17 Photos)
Photographs, drawings, postcards, and other images from the park's collection.
Images may be reproduced. Please credit: Collection of Fort Smith National Historic Site. Contact the park for higher resolution images.
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Union Occupation Event Sept 2007 (6 Photos)
Programs on garrison life under Union occupation were held on September 8, 2007. Park staff and volunteers presented interpretive programs on the duties of the cavalry, artillery, infantry, topographic engineers, commissary staff, chaplains, blacksmiths, and laundresses.
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Park Photographs (10 Photos)
Photos of park grounds, historic buildings, and exhibits.
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Founding of Fort Smith Event 2007 (4 Photos)
The park commemorated the 190th anniversary of the founding of Fort Smith on November 17 and 18, 2007.
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Did You Know?
Lady Bird Johnson came to Fort Smith National Historic Site to dedicate the park on October 27, 1964.
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Last Updated: November 21, 2007 at 15:35 EST |
