The two videos shown in the Visitor Center are available for loan. Traveling exhibits of historic photos can also be loaned to schools. For more information or to reserve materials, call the park at 479-783-3961.
Materials available:
Orientation Video on History of Fort Smith (15 minutes)
"It Took Brave Men" (18 minute video on U.S. Deputy Marshals)
Historic Photo Exhibits:
Conflict of Cultures (American Indians and White Settlers in Indian Territory)
Civil War in Indian Territory
Good Guys, Bad Guys (U.S. Deputy Marshals and Outlaws in Indian Territory)
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.