Fort Smith National Historic Site — Parker Ave
Fort Smith, AR Location

National Historic Site

Operating Hours & Seasons

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $7.00 - Entrance walk in - per person
  Entrance fee is good for individual entrance into the exhibits inside the visitor center building. There is no fee for viewing the grounds.

Entrance Passes:

• $30.00 - Fort Smith National Historic Site Annual Pass
  The annual pass allow the pass holder and 3 adults (16 and older) free entrance to all the exhibits in the visitor center. The pass is valid for 12 months from the month of purchase, expiring the last day of that month.

About

Discover the Past

From the establishment of the first Fort Smith on December 25, 1817, to the final days of Judge Isaac C. Parker's jurisdiction over Indian Territory in 1896, Fort Smith National Historic Site preserves almost 80 years of history.

Explore life on the edge of Indian Territory through the stories of soldiers, the Trail of Tears, dangerous outlaws, and the brave lawmen who pursued them.

Directions

From Interstate 40 Eastbound: Exit at Roland, and drive six miles on highway 64 to downtown Fort Smith. From Interstate 40 Westbound & from North I 540 & Fayetteville, take Interstate 40 westbound to I 540 south. Exit west on Rogers Ave. and continue to downtown. In the downtown area: On Rogers or Garrison Ave turn south at 4th St. Turn right onto Garland Ave. At the end of the next block is the entrance to the main parking lot. Parking is also available on Third Street.

Visitor Center, Commissary, and Gallows
The visitor center, commissary, and gallows are closed on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The park grounds are open.

Weather

Fort Smith weather usually is mild no matter the season. With four distinct, yet temperate seasons. Spring and fall are particularly mild with hot and humid days in late summer and during winter months when temperatures occasionally dip into the teens or below. Forecast often changes dramatically due to surrounding weather influences. Arkansas's central location allows weather systems from all directions to influence its climate.

Permits and Reservations Information