NPS Photo

Students visit Judge Parker's courtroom

Programs are available Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Reservations are required for group programs.

Program Length and Size

Program length varies according to program requested. In general allow 1 to 1 1/2 hours. To maintain program quality, we prefer to limit the size of groups to 40 students per park ranger. Please contact the park for information on how to accomodate larger groups. The required chaperone ratio is one adult for every ten students.

Pre-visit PowerPoint Presentation

A Pre-visit PowerPoint program is available to prepare your students for their visit to Fort Smith National Historic Site.

Click here to download the orientation program.

Scheduling Your Visit

Schedule your visit at least two weeks in advance. Call the park at 479-783-3961 to make reservations. Have available the following information:

• preferred date and time and alternatives
• name of teacher and contact information
• number of children and chaperones
• grade level of students
• address and phone number of school
• specific program requests

Fee Waiver

Entry to the Visitor Center is $4 for those over 15. Educational groups may request a fee waiver. Ask for the fee waiver form when calling to schedule a tour.