History & Culture Our History & Culture section is laid out in
table format in order to present the large amount of content we
have available in a more organized manner. Any questions,
comments and/or corrections are welcome and greatly appreciated
and will be responded to in a timely manner. Also, if you have
information related to the scope-of-history covered by the Fort
Smith National Historic Site, please feel free to submit it for
review and possible addition to the site (credit is given where
credit is due!) The history of the Fort Smith area abounds with
tales of heroism, battles, and social justice. Walk where
soldiers drilled, reflect along the Trail of Tears overlook, and
stand where justice was served and carried out. There are many
individuals who made history at Fort Smith, and their actions
and attitudes can serve both as inspiration and lessons learned.
The Fort Smith National Historic Site includes the remains of
two frontier forts and the Federal Court for the Western
District of Arkansas. Ju