• Rifle Regiment arriving at Belle Point, 1817. Artwork by Michael Haynes

    Fort Smith

    National Historic Site AR,OK

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    Traveling West on I-40? To avoid construction delays, do not take Exit 7 (I-540 S). Stay on I-40 west and take Exit 1 Dora. Stay on Hwy 64D for 6 miles and follow signs to Fort Smith. After crossing over the river, turn right on 4th ST & right on Garland. More »

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  • Night Court: United States v. William Alexander (historical re-enactment)

    Friday, June 28, 2013

    Historical re-enactment of an 1890 trial presided over by Judge Isaac C. Parker. The United States versus William Alexander. More

    Time:
    7:00 PM to 9:00 PM,6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Location:
    Historic Courtroom
    Fees:
    $5.00

  • Night Court: United States v. William Alexander (historical re-enactment)

    Saturday, June 29, 2013

    Historical re-enactment of an 1890 trial presided over by Judge Isaac C. Parker. The United States versus William Alexander. More

    Time:
    7:00 PM to 9:00 PM,6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Location:
    Historic Courtroom
    Fees:
    $5.00

  • Guest Lecture Series

    Saturday, June 29, 2013

    Fort Smith's role in the California Gold Rush. How did Fort Smith react when Gold Fever hit the nation in 1849? More

    Time:
    11:00 PM to 12:00 PM,2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Location:
    Visitor Center
    Fees:
    Free

  • Guest Lecture Series

    Saturday, June 29, 2013

    Fort Smith's role in the California Gold Rush. How did Fort Smith react when Gold Fever hit the nation in 1849? More

    Time:
    11:00 PM to 12:00 PM,2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Location:
    Visitor Center
    Fees:
    Free

Did You Know?

reproduction of keelboat on Arkansas River with first fort soldier reenactors

Fort Smith was established on Christmas Day, 1817. Approximately 70 Rifle Regiment soldiers arrived by keelboat after a long journey on the Arkansas River.