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Fort Smith National Historic Site
Children's Programs

 

 
The park has a Junior Ranger program for children ages 5-12.  Ask at the front desk for a Junior Ranger activity booklet.  Complete four activities and receive a Fort Smith National Historic Site Junior Ranger badge.  There is no charge for the program.
reproduction of keelboat on Arkansas River with first fort soldier reenactors  

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: May 08, 2008 at 14:50 EST