General Info

Fort Smith was the point of departure for pioneers, peacekeepers and outlaws by horse, steamboat and rail. - 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. - Founded by area women in 1910, the Museum originally occupied the 1840's Commissary Building of the second Fort Smith. - Exhibits illustrating the contributions of Fort Smith's citizens to the cultural, political and economic development of the area. The museum is open on Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. during the summer months (June through August).