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.
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.