A frequently asked question by the public is "How does the museum acquire all these artifacts?" This is usually asked with curiosity, sometimes with raised eyebrows and incredulous eyes, and always, anticipation. The answer is, from you! Since 1910, members of the public, citizens of the city, and people from around the U.S. with ties to Fort Smith inquire of us on a weekly basis about donating. We accept the items that promote our mission of "collecting, sharing, and preserv

Good afternoon! Day three of closure due to COVID-19 precautions brings into the spotlight, a focus on our artifact collection. The Fort Smith Museum of History houses nearly 40,000 artifacts! As we rally 'round one another in spirit and in support of "social distancing", I thought it appropriate to highlight the City of Fort Smith Flag. Delightfully, you'll notice, the original motto reads, "All For One, One For All", a Latin phrase made famous as the motto of the "The Three