“Sabers and Shotguns: Civil War Cavalry in Indian Territory” program with Cody Faber

On Saturday, October 18, at 10:30 a.m., Cody Faber of the Fort Smith National Historic Site will teach visitors about the use of the Cavalry in the Civil War and at the Battle of Honey Springs. Faber’s horses will be a part of the program.

Thousands of both Union and Confederate troops would be mounted during the war in Indian Territory. From well-outfitted Union cavalry with saber and carbine, to sparsely outfitted Confederate tribal cavalry with shotguns, these men would be the scourge to both sides in battle and guerrilla warfare alike. The program will focus on their arms, equipment, saddles, tack, and the most important weapon, the horse. Come see how these mounted soldiers greatly affected the war in Indian Territory. 

Faber is a park ranger, volunteer, living history interpreter, and historic weapons coordinator from the Fort Smith National Historic Site in Arkansas.