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Fort Gibson Historic Site

907 North Garrison Avenue Fort Gibson, OK 74434
918-478-4088
www.okhistory.org/fortgibson

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March 2023

“School of the Soldier” living history program

March 25, 10 a.m.3 p.m.
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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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April 2023

Spring Bake Day

April 8, 10 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Fort Gibson Historic Site, 907 North Garrison Avenue Fort Gibson, OK 74434

On Saturday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the smell of fresh-baked bread will once again permeate Fort Gibson Historic Site. Bake Day is a unique and delicious experience for the public to enjoy. Staff will operate the oven all day Saturday, and the fresh loaves will be available around noon and 3:30 p.m. from the tent in front of the bakehouse. There is no cost to sample the fresh-baked bread, but donations are appreciated. Fort Gibson coffee…

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Education Day

April 21, 10 a.m.4 p.m.
Fort Gibson Historic Site, 907 North Garrison Avenue Fort Gibson, OK 74434

Fort Gibson Historic Site will hold an education day for local schools on Friday, April 21. Schools may register for the 10 a.m.-noon session or the 1-3 p.m. session. Public, private and homeschool groups are welcome. Advanced registration is required. Education station themes will include: Self-guided tour of the 19th-century fort palisade: Students can walk through the palisade area while experiencing and reading about the living and working quarters of the fort. Each area for the self-guided tour is staged…

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“Traveling by Keelboat” living history program

April 22, 10 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Fort Gibson Historic Site, 907 North Garrison Avenue Fort Gibson, OK 74434

On Saturday, April 22 staff and volunteers at Fort Gibson Historic Site as they demonstrate the operations of a keelboat during a special riverside living history program. The tours to the riverside will run at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Tour leaders will meet participants at the palisade office at 110 E Ash, Fort Gibson, at the time of departure and lead the groups to the boat. It is a 5-to-10-minute hike to the boat's location. Participants must remain…

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