Fort Smith National Historic Site can develop in-service workshops for educators at the park or at the schools. Workshops for Arkansas History in-service credit may be requested. Please contact the park for information on specific workshops offered, 479-783-3961.
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.