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Fort Smith National Historic Site
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Civil War Living History Event

Fort Smith's history comes to life through stories of individuals and events.  
Sibley tents in front of Officers' Quarter during Civil War
Second Fort Smith
Confederate Attack on Fort Smith 1864
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Trail of Tears
In the 1830s thousands of American Indians were forced from their ancestral lands.
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Lady Bird Johnson at Fort Smith
Lady Bird Johnson Dedicates Fort Smith NHS
Fort Smith was officially dedicated as a unit of the National Park Service in 1964
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Children and families helping to raise the garrison flag on Flag Day 2006  

Did You Know?
The garrison flag flown on the old military parade ground of Fort Smith National Historic Site bears 37 stars and is 20 x 30'. On special occasions visitors assist in raising the huge flag.

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Last Updated: July 20, 2007 at 14:19 EST