The park has developed educational materials intended for both on-site visits and classroom use.
The Living the Legacy curriculum includes modules on each of the three different time periods covered at the site. While designed for on-site visits, much of the material can be adapted for classroom use.
Lesson plans explore the history of early Fort Smith and often include a hands-on component. The lesson plans are aligned to Arkansas's State curriculum frameworks and standards.
Lesson Plans Download lesson plans and hands-on activities. more...
Living the Legacy Curriculum Curriculum materials covering First Fort Smith, Trail of Tears, Civil War, and Federal Court more...
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.