Fort Smith National Historic Site, Arkansas, United States
4.5 (625 reviews) Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent Ranking #1 in Fort Smith Historic Sites
Really interesting exhibits
This is a well-run National Park Service site. We thoroughly enjoyed going through the museum, walking around the grounds, and walking near the river. The ground floor of the museum contains the actual prison used in the 1880s, and the second floor contains a reproduction of the courtroom from the 1880s. The exhibits tell the history of the fort over different eras of use and tell stories of specific individuals involved. Highly recommend also visiting the National Cemetery nearby.
Address
301 Parker Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901-1938
Mobile
Website
http://www.nps.gov/fosm/index.htm
Working hours
Monday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 07, 2024, 17:08
User Ratings
4.5 based on (625 reviews)
Reviews
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5Tread_Morr 5:00 PM Feb 15, 2020
Interesting history
We live a few hours away and found this site worthy of the drive to visit. We left with a much deeper understanding of the important role Fort Smith played in the shaping of our nation. We forgot our America the Beautiful pass at home so we had to pay $10 each to tour the visitor center. It was worth the price. We were especially moved by the room that houses the prisoners and Judge Parker’s courtroom.
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4Dewayne P 5:00 PM Feb 21, 2023
Gateway to the West
It is a small but impactful site. There is free parking and a nominal fee to enter the museum. There is a small gift shop and a short film describing the importance of the site. Maps are available for the walking tour, with signage throughout the park. Definitely worth seeing.
