Education

Jr. Marshal Program

Who are United States Marshals?
What do they do?
Why are they important?

These are the things you will learn in our new Jr. Marshal program! Grab a Jr. Marshal booklet from one of our Guest Relations Associates to fill out as you go through the galleries. When you have filled out the guide and “signed” your oath, bring the completed booklet to the front desk, to receive your official Jr. Marshal badge lapel pin. The Jr. Marshal program is included with the purchase of a child’s ticket. (Group rate does not apply.)

Teacher Guides for Civic Literacy Enhancement

The Educator Resource Series (ERS), introduced in 2009, provides educators with primary and secondary resources related to the history of the U.S. Marshals Service, civic knowledge, and more. The series currently includes six titles- Origins & Early Days of the U.S. Marshals, Life and Law in 19th Century Arkansas, U.S. Marshals & the Civil Rights Movement, High Profile Cases of the U.S. Marshals in the Late 20th Century, A More Perfect Union: Marshals and Our Government, and the Three Branches Mini Guides. These guides are available for free on our Online Learning Page. 

Curator Talks

How and when was the position of marshal created?
What is the strangest case the marshals have worked?
How do I find out about my grandfather who was a marshal?

These are the types of questions explored each month by USMM Curator Dave Kennedy in his monthly Curator Talks! Each month Dave will explore a new topic related to the U.S. Marshals Service and our collection. To learn more about themes and dates, visit our event calendar. 

An Evening in the Past

An Evening in the Past is the USMM’s annual holiday event. This time-period event brings high-quality historical actors to Fort Smith for an evening of history and elegance. Guests are treated to a time period inspired menu and activities, and have the opportunity to learn about the historical person’s life and times. Past guests have included George Washington from Mount Vernon, Thomas Jefferson from Colonial Williamsburg, Theodore Roosevelt and Harriet Tubman. While in Fort Smith, the historical actors also perform in select local schools.

Kids and Family Camps

The USMM offers a variety of kid and family camps throughout the year, ranging from mini camps to full day camps. Our camp programs offer a variety of fun, hand-on activities encouraging creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and more while supporting our mission of teaching both current and future generations to live with the core values of the U.S. Marshals Service: “Justice, Integrity, and Service.” 

National History Day

National History Day (NHD) is a national education program that celebrates our nation’s history, highlighting pivotal moments in both U.S. and World History. The USMM has worked to reintroduce this proven program to the Fort Smith Public School District, with the first school signing on in 2015. USMM Chief Programs Manager, Leslie Higgins, was honored by History Day Arkansas as the 2019 Friend of History Day Arkansas recipient for her outstanding and productive efforts to promote and sustain National History Day (NHD) in Fort Smith area schools.

Constitution Week

Each year on September 17, the U.S. recognizes Constitution Day, the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution. The USMM celebrates Constitution Week in Constitution Week with both in person and virtual programming, helping to students to better understand this fundamental, living document that is the basis of our republic.