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Fort Smith National Historic Site
Permits
 

Special Use Permit

A Special Use Permit may be required for activities such as:

  • Weddings
  • Concerts
  • Demonstrations & Protests

At least one month's notice and application for Special Use Permits is required.

Fees for monitoring, administrative costs, and restoration may apply.

If you are not familiar with Fort Smith NHS, a pre-visit is encouraged. The location where the event is to take place needs to be determined before the day of the event. There may be special restrictions in the area that could limit access.

Filming Permit

Filming permits are issued on an individual basis based on the size of the project (movie, commercial, etc.), how many staff are needed for supervision, and how much time will be involved. Additional fees may be required depending on the situation. Call for details.

Wedding Permit

Weddings are allowed in the park under the terms and conditions listed on the park's Standard Operating Procedure and Permit.

For additional information, call 479-783-3961.

 

Application for Special Use Permit

Application for Filming Permit

Application for Wedding Permit

These forms (click on above links) may be printed out, completed, and mailed to the park. At this time they are not available to fill out online.

Send to:
Special Use Permits Coordinator
Fort Smith National Historic Site
P.O.Box 1406
Fort Smith, AR 72902

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Trail of Tears Routes

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: December 08, 2009 at 14:31 MST