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March 2023

“School of the Soldier” living history program

March 25, 2023, 10 a.m.3 p.m.
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One event on March 25, 2023 at 10 a.m.

Fort Gibson Historic Site, 907 North Garrison Avenue Fort Gibson, OK 74434

On Friday, March 24, and Saturday, March 25, from 10 a.m. to noon, and again from 1 to 3 p.m., Fort Gibson Historic Site will conduct "School of the Soldier," a come-and-go living history program, free with paid admission. Just like the modern-day military, 19th-century soldiers were expected to attend school sessions. While learning basics like drilling and troop movement, soldiers were also taught in the classroom. During this living history weekend, staff will demonstrate a variety of 19th-century military…

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“School of the Soldier” living history program

March 24, 2023, 10 a.m.3 p.m.
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on March 25, 2023 at 10 a.m.

Fort Gibson Historic Site, 907 North Garrison Avenue Fort Gibson, OK 74434

On Friday, March 24, and Saturday, March 25, from 10 a.m. to noon, and again from 1 to 3 p.m., Fort Gibson Historic Site will conduct "School of the Soldier," a come-and-go living history program, free with paid admission. Just like the modern-day military, 19th-century soldiers were expected to attend school sessions. While learning basics like drilling and troop movement, soldiers were also taught in the classroom. During this living history weekend, staff will demonstrate a variety of 19th-century military…

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