Educational programs can be tailored to meet specific curriculum standards and individual class or group needs. Please contact a park ranger for more information, 479-783-3961.

General and Theme Programs

Basic Grounds Program

• History of Fort Smith orientation video in Visitor Center
• Walking tour to site of First Fort Smith and Trail of Tears Overlook
• Second Fort grounds including Commissary
• Gallows (optional)
  

General Program of Visitor Center

• History of Fort Smith orientation video in Visitor Center
• Interactive exhibits on Trail of Tears
• Fort Smith map models
• Two historic jails
• Judge Parker's courtroom
• Gallows (optional)

Early Military and Trail of Tears

• Site of First Fort and outdoor exhibits
• Trail of Tears Historic Trail Overlook
• Exhibits in Visitor Center including interactive computer program on removal routes

Federal Court

• Two historic jails
• Video and exhibits on deputy marshals and outlaws
• Judge Parker's courtroom
• Gallows (optional)