Press Release
November 30, 2023
Contact: Calista Stephens
Fort Towson Historic Site, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 580-873-2634
fttowson@history.ok.gov
www.okhistory.org/forttowson
Experience a 19th Century Christmas at Fort Towson Historic Site
FORT TOWSON, Okla. — Fort Towson Historic Site will host Christmas at the Fort on Saturday, December 16, from 1-3 p.m. The theme for 2023 is “Traditions.”
Guests can learn about 19th-century traditions and meet a soldier in an 1860s military camp who is anxiously waiting to receive packages from home. A living history interpretation will depict some of the long-lasting Christmas traditions that continue to be practiced today and others that are long forgotten.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be warming up to a cozy fire in the sutler store, giving out cookies and toys. Visitors to the site, which was originally established in 1824, can also take a tractor tour of the grounds and play historic games.
Christmas at the Fort is free and open to the public. For more information, call 580-873-2634 or email fttowson@history.ok.gov. The Fort Towson Historic Site is located at 896 N. 4375 Rd. in Fort Towson.
Fort Towson Historic Site is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.
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Editor’s Note: Photos of the Fort Towson Historic Site are available upon request.
