https://www.nps.gov/fosm News releases from Fort Smith National Historic Site. en-us https://www.nps.gov/fosm/learn/news/2026-09-14-ycc-skills-and-preservation.htm Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:38:00 EST Seven local Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) members spent the summer gaining hands-on work experience while helping to preserve and maintain Fort Smith National Historic Site. This opportunity was funded in part by the National Park Foundation, and the crew worked alongside National Park Service staff on projects that introduced participants to preservation trades and maintenance skills. https://www.nps.gov/fosm/learn/news/2026-09-14-ycc-skills-and-preservation.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosm/learn/news/2023-06-28-hptc-completes-commissary.htm Wed, 28 Jun 2023 07:07:00 EST Fort Smith NHS received funding from the Great American Outdoors Act to restore the historic Commissary Building, the oldest building in Fort Smith, AR. https://www.nps.gov/fosm/learn/news/2023-06-28-hptc-completes-commissary.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosm/learn/news/fort-smith-national-historic-site-visitor-center-museum-to-re-open.htm Tue, 26 Oct 2021 05:04:00 EST Fort Smith National Historic Site visitor center re-opens after being closed for 593 days due to COVID-19 and renovations from winter storm damage. https://www.nps.gov/fosm/learn/news/fort-smith-national-historic-site-visitor-center-museum-to-re-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosm/learn/news/fort-smith-national-historic-site-announces-building-closure.htm Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:35:00 EST As a result of damage from the winter storms in February 2021, the Visitor Center/Museum is closed until repairs are completed. https://www.nps.gov/fosm/learn/news/fort-smith-national-historic-site-announces-building-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosm/learn/news/fort-smith-national-historic-site-to-begin-phased-access-to-park.htm Wed, 27 May 2020 05:02:00 EST Fort Smith National Historic Site will start phased access to the park site beginning June 1, 2020. This includes Park Ranger programs and opening the Commissary and Gallows. https://www.nps.gov/fosm/learn/news/fort-smith-national-historic-site-to-begin-phased-access-to-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosm/learn/news/covid-19-press-release.htm Thu, 19 Mar 2020 08:28:00 EST Fort Smith National Historic Site is Modifying Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance https://www.nps.gov/fosm/learn/news/covid-19-press-release.htm