Press Release
September 24, 2024
Contact: Jennifer Frazee
Fort Gibson Historic Site, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 918-478-4088
fortgibson@history.ok.gov
www.okhistory.org/fortgibson
October Living History Programs at Fort Gibson Historic Site to Focus on 1800s Entertainment
FORT GIBSON, Okla. — The October living history programs at Fort Gibson Historic Site will focus on entertainment methods in the 1800s.
Soldiers and civilians in the area had to find ways to entertain themselves in moments of boredom while they were so far away from family and friends. There were many ways to pass the time, but some popular pastimes included playing cards or a quick baseball game. Visitors may even get to take part in some of the entertainment.
The living history programs will take place on October 3, 4, 17, 18, 19, 25, and 26 from 10 a.m. to noon and then again from 1-4 p.m. They are included with paid admission to the site.
For more information, please call 918-478-4088. The Fort Gibson Historic Site is located at 907 N. Garrison Ave. in Fort Gibson.
The Fort Gibson Historic Site is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.
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Editor’s Note: Photos of the Fort Gibson Historic Site are available upon request.
