Press Release
April 1, 2026
Contact: Jennifer Frazee
Fort Gibson Historic Site, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 918-478-4088
[email protected]
okhistory.org/fortgibson
Fort Gibson Historic Site to Hold Spring Bake Day on April 18
FORT GIBSON, Okla. — On Saturday, April 18, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., the Fort Gibson Historic Site staff will once again bring the bake house back to life, and visitors to the site will reap the benefits! This annual fundraiser offers visitors to the site a chance to taste the past.
Bread is available on a first come, first served basis. The first loaves will start coming out around 12:30 p.m., with the last batches around 3:30 p.m. As always, the bake house will be closed to the public until the last of the bread is finished to ensure the proper baking temperature is maintained.
Fort Gibson staff begin oven prep three days before baking the bread to allow the oven to slowly reach the right temperature. During this prep time, they monitor the fires around the clock to ensure a gradual temperature increase and prevent any cracking to the 1860s oven. On the day of baking, they prep the bread in the troughs, shape it and set it on top of the oven to rise. Then into the oven they go, where they bake to perfection!
Once the finished loaves have cooled, they will be moved to the 1870s Hospital and Visitor Center at 803 N. Garrison. Loaves will be available in exchange for a donation. There is a limit of two loaves per adult to ensure as many visitors as possible have the opportunity to enjoy the bread. This is a slow, labor-intensive process, and the Fort Gibson Historic Site staff would like to thank everyone for their patience as they carry on this Fort Gibson tradition, providing a delicious glimpse into the 19th century year after year.
For more information, please call 918-478-4088.
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.
