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Fort Smith National Historic Site
For Kids
 

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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NPS Photo
Children Taking Pictures During Workshop
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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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Interior of jail cell with box for prisoners to visit with their lawyers  

Did You Know?
The conditions at the federal jail at Fort Smith were so horrible that it received the nickname "Hell on the Border." Up to 50 men were crowded into one large cell with limited ventilation and poor sanitary conditions.

Last Updated: August 28, 2007 at 16:04 EST