Fort Smith, Arkansas | The museum acquires, preserves, exhibits and interprets objects of historical significance relevant to the founding and growth of the fort and of the region.

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Fort Smith National Historic Site
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301 Parker Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72901, USA
Website: www.nps.gov/fosm
Fort Smith National Historic Site preserves the site of two military posts and the historic Federal Court for the Western District of Arkansas. Fort Smith changed hands twice during the war. The U.S. Army, under the command of Capt. Samuel Sturgis, abandoned the fort to the state militia on April 23, 1861. The Confederate occupancy lasted until September 1863. The Union remained in control throughout the rest of the war, despite Confederate attacks led by Gen. Stand Watie. During the Union occupation, the fort served as a refuge from guerilla activity.
Fayetteville, Arkansas | This museum was used at various times as headquarters for both the Federal and Confederate armies, and the Battle of Fayetteville was fought on the house grounds and across the street on April 18, 1863.
Fort Smith, Arkansas | The cemetery is a burial place for members of both the Union and Confederate armies, including three generals and 1,500 unknown soldiers.
Fort Smith, Arkansas | On July 27, 1864, 800 Confederate cavalry troops attacked a corps of 200 Federal troops of the Sixth Kansas Cavalry.
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