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October 2024
“Pastimes at the Fort” living history program
The Fort Gibson Historic Site will hold living history programs in October. They will be held on October 3 and 4, 17–19, and 25–26 from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 1 to 4 p.m. Fort Gibson Historic Site staff will center the October programs on the pastimes undertaken by soldiers at the fort. The “Pastimes at the Fort” living history programs explore sources of entertainment in the early 1800s. Have you ever wondered how soldiers and civilians in…
Find out more »“Pastimes at the Fort” living history program
The Fort Gibson Historic Site will hold living history programs in October. They will be held on October 3 and 4, 17–19, and 25–26 from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 1 to 4 p.m. Fort Gibson Historic Site staff will center the October programs on the pastimes undertaken by soldiers at the fort. The “Pastimes at the Fort” living history programs explore sources of entertainment in the early 1800s. Have you ever wondered how soldiers and civilians in…
Find out more »“Pastimes at the Fort” living history program
The Fort Gibson Historic Site will hold living history programs in October. They will be held on October 3 and 4, 17–19, and 25–26 from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 1 to 4 p.m. Fort Gibson Historic Site staff will center the October programs on the pastimes undertaken by soldiers at the fort. The “Pastimes at the Fort” living history programs explore sources of entertainment in the early 1800s. Have you ever wondered how soldiers and civilians in…
Find out more »“Pastimes at the Fort” living history program
The Fort Gibson Historic Site will hold living history programs in October. They will be held on October 3 and 4, 17–19, and 25–26 from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 1 to 4 p.m. Fort Gibson Historic Site staff will center the October programs on the pastimes undertaken by soldiers at the fort. The “Pastimes at the Fort” living history programs explore sources of entertainment in the early 1800s. Have you ever wondered how soldiers and civilians in…
Find out more »“Pastimes at the Fort” living history program
The Fort Gibson Historic Site will hold living history programs in October. They will be held on October 3 and 4, 17–19, and 25–26 from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 1 to 4 p.m. Fort Gibson Historic Site staff will center the October programs on the pastimes undertaken by soldiers at the fort. The “Pastimes at the Fort” living history programs explore sources of entertainment in the early 1800s. Have you ever wondered how soldiers and civilians in…
Find out more »Haunting at the Fort
On Thursday, October 31, from 6 to 8 p.m., the Fort Gibson Historic Site will be transformed into a great stop for Halloween. Guests can walk through the moonlit grounds, and trick-or-treat and hear music at the historic fort! Those brave enough to venture to the military outpost after dark can expect several rooms decorated by local businesses and plenty of candy for trick-or-treating! Join us for one of the few after-hours, after-dark programs and help us reestablish another Fort…
Find out more »November 2024
Fort Gibson 1870s historic hospital reopens
On Saturday, November 2, the Fort Gibson Historic Site will have a grand celebration to reopen the historic 1870s Fort Gibson Hospital. The public is invited to come and see all the new exhibits in the newly restored building and to meet the site staff who care for this important history. After many years of extensive repairs and the dedicated restoration efforts of the OHS construction staff, the 1870s Hospital will open its doors to the public. The 1870s Hospital will serve as Fort Gibson’s…
Find out more »Freedmen exhibit opens
On Saturday, November 16, the Fort Gibson Historic Site will debut the an exhibit featuring Freedmen history. The exhibit covers a brief historical moment in the late 1800s when formerly enslaved people from across the territory traveled to Fort Gibson to be enrolled in the Dawes Rolls. The Fort Gibson staff has worked directly with Freedmen descendants to curate the photographs of the Freedmen exhibit. Captain McKennon set up an office in one of the officers’ quarters to fulfill his…
Find out more »December 2024
“Winter Traditions and Cheer” living history program
The Fort Gibson Historic Site will celebrate winter traditions and cheer in a series of December living history programs. The programs will take place on December 12, 13, and 19–21 from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 1 to 4 p.m. Soldiers separated from loved ones, stationed at Fort Gibson tended to livestock, continued training, and found small ways to celebrate the season, bringing cheer among their ranks. Winter on the frontier military post required that oxen, horses, and…
Find out more »“Winter Traditions and Cheer” living history program
The Fort Gibson Historic Site will celebrate winter traditions and cheer in a series of December living history programs. The programs will take place on December 12, 13, and 19–21 from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 1 to 4 p.m. Soldiers separated from loved ones, stationed at Fort Gibson tended to livestock, continued training, and found small ways to celebrate the season, bringing cheer among their ranks. Winter on the frontier military post required that oxen, horses, and…
Find out more »Christmas Candlelight Tour at Fort Gibson
The Fort Gibson Historic Site Christmas Candlelight Tour will take place on Saturday, December 14, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Bundle up to experience the magic of the Fort Gibson site after hours. Guests will be led by candlelight through scenes of 19th-century life in the palisade and the surrounding grounds. Enjoy the sounds of Christmas music and the smells of mulled cider, and see the Indian Territory frontier post after dark. The tours will be family-friendly and should take about…
Find out more »“Winter Traditions and Cheer” living history program
The Fort Gibson Historic Site will celebrate winter traditions and cheer in a series of December living history programs. The programs will take place on December 12, 13, and 19–21 from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 1 to 4 p.m. Soldiers separated from loved ones, stationed at Fort Gibson tended to livestock, continued training, and found small ways to celebrate the season, bringing cheer among their ranks. Winter on the frontier military post required that oxen, horses, and…
Find out more »“Winter Traditions and Cheer” living history program
The Fort Gibson Historic Site will celebrate winter traditions and cheer in a series of December living history programs. The programs will take place on December 12, 13, and 19–21 from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 1 to 4 p.m. Soldiers separated from loved ones, stationed at Fort Gibson tended to livestock, continued training, and found small ways to celebrate the season, bringing cheer among their ranks. Winter on the frontier military post required that oxen, horses, and…
Find out more »Winter Bake Day
Fresh-baked gingerbread soldiers, nurses, and laundresses will be served at Fort Gibson Historic Site’s Winter Bake Day on Saturday, December 21. The smell of fresh-baked gingerbread cookies will fill the crisp autumn air on Garrison Hill as staff and volunteers once again bring the 1860s military bakehouse to life. Cookies are made from 19th-century recipes and include candy trimmings similar to those from the 19th century. Children may decorate their cookies at the Fort Gibson Commissary decoration station, or purchase…
Find out more »“Winter Traditions and Cheer” living history program
The Fort Gibson Historic Site will celebrate winter traditions and cheer in a series of December living history programs. The programs will take place on December 12, 13, and 19–21 from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 1 to 4 p.m. Soldiers separated from loved ones, stationed at Fort Gibson tended to livestock, continued training, and found small ways to celebrate the season, bringing cheer among their ranks. Winter on the frontier military post required that oxen, horses, and…
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