Fort Smith NPS

Fort Smith National Historic Site

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Have you earned your Junior Ranger Badge yet?

Image description: Junior Ranger badge: Text reading Junior Ranger Fort Smith National Historic Site.

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The recent snow helped us discover at least one visitor to the park grounds that we don’t usually see. We specialize in history, not wildlife. After a bit of internet research, we think these are bird, squirrel, and raccoon tracks.
#WorldWildlifeDay

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This a temporary position as a museum technician. Looking for someone to work with our collections. See the announcement for more details.
https://t.co/njG9D84vRJ

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18 and 19 February 2021
Closed due to the weather. If you chose to visit the park grounds please #RecreateRresponsibly. Stay warm and be safe.

If you don't want to your feet to get cold - remember the webcams.
https://t.co/6Mq28mOZhM

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February 17, 2021
After more snow last night, the park remains closed. Please #RecreateRresponsibly if you chose to visit the park grounds. Stay warm and be safe.

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Update: 2/16/21 The park is closed due to inclement weather. ). If you chose to visit the park grounds, please exercise caution. Stay warm, safe, and #RecreateResponsibly

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Deputy US Marshal John Zeke was at the Ft. Gibson train depot attempting to arrest a suspect involved in a train robbery. Teamsters interfered with the arrest, and Zeke was shot. The men involved escaped. #KillInTheLineOfDuty #ThisDayInHistory #USMarshalService

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Due to inclement weather the park is closed if you chose to visit the park grounds please exercise caution.
The snow has started - you can always see what the park looks like from home by checking out our webcams. https://t.co/4HG8FvHpwC

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Feburary 11 - Due to inclement weather the park is closed if you chose to visit the park grounds please exercise caution.

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Face masks are now required by all visitors in all NPS facilities and buildings. It is also required when social distancing is not possible such as busy trails, overlooks and historic buildings. Read more at https://t.co/Km5KZwsp7o

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Two temporary positions are available - one opening at Fort Smith and one at Pea Ridge National Military Park.
Tasks associated with this position may include landscape restoration, trail maintenance, and ground/building care.
Closing Date 2/11/2021
https://t.co/VFItkX0d7O

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December 24th and 25th are federal holidays and as such, ranger programs and services will not be offered. The park grounds and trails will be open, although all buildings will be closed.

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A portion of the River Trail Loop will be closed for maintenance today, 18 September. You can still access the foundation of the first Fort Smith.

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In response to the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak the visitor center, commissary, and gallows are closed until further notice. The park grounds and trails will remain please remember to practice social distancing guidelines. #SlowTheSpread #FlattenTheCurve #FindYourVirtualPark

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Graffiti report-
On Saturday April 7th graffiti was discovered on the south end of the Frisco Train Depot. The Building was built in 1903. If you have any information about this graffiti please contact the Fort Smith Police Department.

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The due to the adverse weather the candle light tours program tonight are cancelled.

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International Children’s Book Day
We want to highlight “Discover and Explore America’s National Parks” one of several children’s books available in the Eastern National bookstore.
#FindYourPark #BooksForKids #InternationalChildrensBookDay

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Out of the Shadows exhibit is now open in the Gallery. This exhibit highlights 21 Fort Smith area women - writers, activists, nurses, artists, community leaders, and more. Their stories are no longer in the shadows.
#WomensHistoryMonth #BreakingBarriers #FindYourPark

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We have an opening for a Museum Technician position (Temporary 1039 hours). Application closing date is 3/5/2018.
https://t.co/KJK1R2Sc0d

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Tickets for Night Court on February 16th and February 17th are on sale now at the front desk of the Visitor Center. Tickets are $7 each.