Whether you're planning a Memorial Day trip or simply seeking a meaningful place to explore America's military heritage, Fort Smith, Arkansas, offers a deep and enduring connection to U.S. military history. As one of the most patriotic towns in America, Fort Smith is a living tribute to the stories…
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If you love history, military heritage, or the legacy of rock 'n roll, there's a must-visit destination waiting for you in Fort Smith's Chaffee Historic District. The Chaffee Barbershop & Military Museum has officially reopened, inviting visitors to return to one of the most iconic moments in…
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DETAILS, DETAILS: The wood frame antebellum Clayton House has a history as rich and detailed as its exterior hints. It is located in the Belle Grove Historic District northeast of downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas. Locals and out-of-town tourists alike become time travelers when they enter The…
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The Fort Smith National Historic Site, located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, near the eastern border of Oklahoma, offers visitors insight into the area's rich history. This site has played a significant role in shaping the region, from the first Native American inhabitants to the frontier's early days to…
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FACE VALUE: “Face 4 — Christmann” by Brazilian-born artist Eloa Jane Pereira was created on recycled paper on a 10-inch by 8-inch canvas. The award-winning artwork is on display in the Art of Living Artists at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum (RAM) in downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas. It makes…
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It would be impossible to house a full accounting of more than 200 years of a community’s people, events, and growth in one building. But, let me tell you: The Fort Smith Museum of History feels like it comes close. Only an in-person visit can truly convey the sheer number of fascinating tales told…
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Any good list of things to do in Fort Smith will include the U.S. Marshals Museum — one of the best tourist sites in Arkansas. For going on 235 years now, marshals have chased and apprehended fugitives — and we all love it when the good guys get the bad guys, right? Travel from the lawless Wild West…
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