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Fort Smith National Historic Site
News Releases

August 29, 2008
Fort Smith National Historic Site Commemorates
Civil War Living History Event

August 02, 2008
Disbarment Hearing Next Night Court at Fort Smith NHS
Disbarment Hearing Next Night Court at Fort Smith NHS

July 29, 2008
Transportation Interpreter at Fort Smith NHS
Student Transportation Interpreter Spending Summer at Fort Smith National Historic Site

June 07, 2008
The Recreation of the 1886 Murder Trial of Jack Spaniard
The 1886 murder trial of Jack Spaniard will be recreated at Fort Smith National Historic Site June 13-14 in the Judge Parker Court Room.  The event will begin at 7 p.m. each night with members of the audience to serve as jurors.  Space is limited, so reservations are encouraged.  There will be a $5.00 fee to attend the event.

May 08, 2008
Fort Smith National Historic Site Recreates a Case
Fort Smith National Historic Site will present a living history interpretation of the Jack Spaniard murder trial in the Judge Parker Courtroom on June 13 and June 14.  The event will begin at 7 p.m. each night with members of the audience to serve as jurors.  Space is limited, so reservations are encouraged.  There will be a $5.00 fee to attend the event.

May 07, 2008
June Calendar of Events Announced
Visitors can enjoy ranger-led activities throughout the month.

 

 

Park staff and volunteers demonstrating using lindstock and slowmatch to ignite the cannon's primer  

Did You Know?
The soldiers who came to Fort Smith in 1817 were still using some 18th century technology and drill. The cannon was discharged using a lindstock and slowmatch to ignite the primer, which originally was loose powder or a turkey quill filled with powder.

Last Updated: May 17, 2008 at 11:07 EST