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Fort Smith Museum Of History

Fort Smith Museum Of History

The Fort Smith Museum of History acquires, preserves, exhibits and interprets objects of historical significance relevant to the founding and growth of Fort Smith and the region. On display are exhibits that tell the story of Fort Smith's colorful history - from the first fort in 1817, through the westward expansion, and on to the Civil War, the Gay Nineties, Fort Chaffee and the emergence of a modern city.

 

 

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