The Fort Towson Historic Site will host a day full of educational experiences on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

The site will bring history to life with a free, public living history education day. It will teach what life was like at Fort Towson more than 180 years ago, offering multiple learning experiences about life at the military outpost during the 1840s, when it served as a vital resupply point for soldiers headed south to engage in the Mexican-American War.

The fort will be brought back to life with living historians wearing period clothing as the public experiences historical demonstrations, including the use of tools, laundress and domestic skills, drills, and activities specific to the fort’s military history and the surrounding area. Visitors can also learn about the history of the sutler’s store, which served as a source of goods and merchandise for soldiers and the surrounding towns until the fort’s closure in 1854. The event is open to the public.

Groups need to register before the event.

For more information about the events or to register for Living History Education Day, call 580-236-0537 or email [email protected]. The Fort Towson Historic Site is located at 896 N. 4375 Rd. in Fort Towson.

The Fort Towson Historic Site visitor center offers engaging exhibits that delve into the fort’s rich history, from its construction in 1824 to its role in the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. Visitors will discover the story of nearby Doaksville, first established as a trading post that later became a thriving commercial center and capital of the Choctaw Nation.