Author and genealogist Angela Walton-Raji has written extensively on the Black Indian and Freedmen experiences among the Native tribes of Indian Territory and in Arkansas. In this presentation, she will explore some of the stories of Cherokee Freedmen told in her books, such as “Oklahoma Freedmen of the Five Tribes” (2023) and “Freedmen of the […]
Please join us at the U.S. Marshals Museum for our inaugural celebration of the U.S. Marshals Service Birthday! While you support the Marshals Museum, you can enjoy cocktails, handheld cuisine, and the jazz sounds of Pat Becker and the Rex Bell Trio. Where: U.S. Marshals Museum, 789 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith, AR 72901 When: Friday, […]
The United States has a long association with Hispanic culture. Beginning with the appointment of United States Marshal Pablo de la Guerra y Noriega in 1850, the office of United States Marshal has reflected this in many ways. Often associated with the southwestern United States, Hispanic deputies and Marshals have served across our nation as […]
Calling all 6th-12th grade teachers! Join our education staff and AR History Day state coordinator Angela Adams for our annual National History Day workshop on October 2. Learn more about NHD- what it is, how it is beneficial for your students, and how to implement the program in your classrooms! This workshop is FREE for […]
Welcome Fall with a "Seven Dollar Saturday" at the U.S. Marshals Museum, featuring admission for only $7 (all state & local taxes are included) during the Fall Festival! Experience what it’s like to be a frontier marshal by participating in roping activities and ponies from Packard Point Ranch from 10 am to 11 am. We […]
The U.S. Marshals Museum will be closed to the public on Friday, October 11 from 9:00am-12:00pm. Our hours for this day will be 12:00pm-5:00pm.
The U.S. Marshals Museum will be closed to the public on Friday, October 11 from 9:00am-12:00pm. Our hours for this day will be 12:00pm-5:00pm.
🍁 Looking for a fun and enriching way to keep your school-aged kids engaged this Fall? Sign them up for U.S. Marshals Museum Fall STEM Camp! Our Fall Camp is the perfect blend of STEM, arts, and fun, designed to spark creativity, critical thinking, and hands-on learning! 🔬📚 👻Your kids will immerse themselves in activities […]
Due a private event, the U.S. Marshals Museum will be closed to the public on Tuesday, October 29.
The U.S. Marshals Museum will be closing early November 7 at 4PM for a private event.
Although best known as fugitive hunters and federal court staff, the United States Marshals have always been the enforcement arm of the federal judiciary. Both civil and criminal cases have led to odd and occasionally humorous side-effects of the judicial process at the federal level. Our curator will talk about some of these strange cases […]
In celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday, the U.S. Marshals Museum will be closed Thursday, November 28 to allow our staff time to be with their families and friends.
