Have you ever seen a museum in a big rig? Visit the Fort Smith Museum of History to see the Freedom Truck Mobile Museum rolling the story of America's founding across the nation this summer. This professionally-curated traveling exhibition stops in downtown Fort Smith at FSMH from Friday July 11 through Monday July 13 from 9 am to 5 pm. Bring the family and see it for free! Interactive exhibits invite visitors to explore the remarkable story of American independence. Funded b

A traveling exhibit developed by Arkansas Heritage Old State House Museum based on the acclaimed exhibit and book by Brooks Blevins will be on display at Fort Smith Museum of History's Boyd Gallery June 2 - 30, 2026 Arkansas became a state 190 years ago on June 15, 1836. Since then, the state has been called isolated, lawless, rural, and untamed - but it's also known as The Wonder State, the Land of Opportunity, and the Natural State. But why? This exhibit examines the myths

Free outdoor event for all ages in downtown Fort Smith Special programs and weapons demonstrations at NHS grounds & Visitor Center Free museum entrance, food trucks, & family events at Fort Smith Museum of History Special guest speakers, flag raising ceremony, and meet & greet veterans & survivors A collaboration of the Fort Smith Museum of History, Fort Smith National Historic Site, Miss Laura's Brothel Museum, and Chaffee Crossing Barbershop Museum Part of AR250 - celebra