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April 2022

“Common Soldier” living history program

April 15, 2022, 10 a.m.3 p.m.
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One event on April 16, 2022 at 10 a.m.

Fort Gibson Historic Site, 803 North Garrison Avenue Fort Gibson, OK 74434

On April 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fort Gibson Historic Site will host its first living history program of the season, exploring the types of common soldiers who were stationed at the frontier military post. Farmers, blacksmiths, hunters, coopers and even carpenters made up the ranks of those posted to Fort Gibson. Visitors can learn about the reasons common men joined the army and what clothing and equipment they would have used while there. This program…

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