Press Release
November 20, 2025
Contact: Jennifer Frazee
Fort Gibson Historic Site, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 918-478-4088
[email protected]
okhistory.org/fortgibson
Fort Gibson Historic Site Hosting Annual Candlelight Tours on December 13
FORT GIBSON, Okla. — The Christmas candlelight tours at Fort Gibson Historic Site will take place on Saturday, December 13, starting at 6 p.m. Guests will be led by lantern light through scenes of 19th-century life in the palisade and surrounding areas of the fort.
Tours will begin with a short history of the site before moving to the palisade, mess hall and dog trot. After viewing each skit, guests can enjoy cookies and hot cider. Santa will also be available for photos. The tour ends with a hayride back to the parking area.
The tours will be family-friendly and should take about an hour. Groups will leave every 20 minutes from the palisade starting at 6 p.m., and each tour is limited to 10 people. The last tour will start at 8 p.m.
The event is conducted by lantern light and, if available, moonlight. The tours will occasionally require walking over uneven ground. There are not many seating areas available along the path. Flash photography is not allowed. Adults attending with children should ensure the kids maintain proper tour etiquette and refrain from using flash photography.
Tickets are $10 for anyone 13 and older and $5 for students 12 and younger. Tickets must be purchased in advance and presented at the registration tent. They are non-refundable but may be transferred to another person for the same date and time. Guests should arrive at least five minutes before their tour time. Tours will not be delayed if someone is late, and you will not be guaranteed a spot in a later tour. Parking is available in the palisade lot at the corner of Ash Ave. and Lee St. The entrance will be lit by lanterns.
Call 918-478-4088 or visit the Fort Gibson Historic Site visitor center at 803 N. Garrison Ave. in Fort Gibson to purchase tickets and reserve your spot. Tickets must be purchased before 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 11.
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 okhistory.org.
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Editor’s Note: Photos of the Fort Gibson Historic Site are available upon request.
