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Swearing In a New Junior Ranger

Junior Ranger Program

Children ages 5-12 can become Junior Park Rangers at Fort Smith National Historic Site.

They will have fun as they learn about soldiers, Native Americans, deputy marshals, outlaws, and Judge Parker. After completing 4 activities in a free booklet, they will be sworn in as Junior Rangers and receive an offical Fort Smith National Historic Site Junior Ranger badge.

Inquire at the front desk for the activity booklet.

 
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You can view or print the Junior Ranger booklet before your visit to Fort Smith. (You'll need Adobe Reader to access the document.)

Click here for the Junior Ranger booklet. (It may take awhile to download as the document is 14,747 KB)
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Parker seated at his bench in 6th Street courtroom  

Did You Know?
The only known image of Judge Parker in his courtroom is this one from the federal courthouse on Sixth Street which dates from the 1890s. There are no photographs of the courtroom located in the former military barracks.

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Last Updated: September 07, 2007 at 13:56 EST