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Fort Smith National Historic SiteHarper's Weekly illustration of steamboat along the Arkansas River with officers' quarters and town of Fort Smith in distance. (c. 1850s)
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Fort Smith National Historic Site
For Kids

for kids includes:

Be A Junior Ranger
Park Fun
 
 
Veteran Jr. Rangers pose by the Fort Smith National Historic Site Welcome Sign.
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Veteran Jr. Rangers pose around the Fort Smith National Historic Site Welcome Sign.
 

Fort Smith National Historic Site offers programs throughout the year for children of all ages.

Children ages 5-12 can become Junior Park Rangers during their visit to the park. Inquire at the Visitor Center for a free booklet with activities geared for three different age groups. 

Our living history events are planned so that children as well as adults can enjoy and learn from the programs. Contact the park for a schedule of upcoming events.

Use the links on the right hand side to visit National Park Service sites for young people.

 
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Junior Ranger Program
Download the activity book before your visit to Fort Smith
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Word Search Puzzles
Activity Sheets on Fort Smith History
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Be A Webranger
The National Park Service has a site for kids of all ages.
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GoZone
On-line fun in your National Parks.
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Portrait of Anna Dawes  

Did You Know?
A woman was responsible for the building of a modern federal jail at Fort Smith, AR, in 1888. Anna Dawes, daughter of Sen. Dawes of MA, visited the "Hell on the Border" jail in 1885 and wrote an article describing its conditions. When read in Congress, money was quickly approved for a new jail.

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Last Updated: November 03, 2009 at 09:12 EST