FYI Calendar: Aspiring young-historians can reserve a spot in Fort Smith History Museum’s new history course

The beloved, laugh-out-loud classic that launched the Broadway career of comedy legend Carol Burnett is brought to life by 33 ...
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Six-month course will showcase Fort Smith’s historically significant people and places

Lovers of local history will soon have an opportunity to take a deep dive into regional lore thanks to a new history course ...
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Vikings, unknown monuments part of Fort Smith history class

Vikings were in the Fort Smith area between 600 and 800 AD, well before federal regiments were sent to the area. Also, an ...
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Arkansas Postcard Past: Fort Smith in 1943

Fort Smith, 1943: The Arkansas and Poteau rivers were at high flood stage, but the Army from Camp Chaffee came to help. A pontoon bridge was constructed using rubber rafts for the support. Ray Hanley ...
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Arkansas Postcard Past: Fort Smith in 1927

Fort Smith, 1927: The postcard mailed in 1927 was actually from about 1910. “Yours truly is spending a very slow Sunday in a very slow town. All picture shows closed on Sunday in this state,” said Bob ...