Fort Towson Living History Education Day

The Fort Towson Historic Site will host a full day of educational experiences on Thursday, March 6. The site will bring history to life with “Living History Education Day”—a FREE EVENT!

It will teach what life was like at Fort Towson more than 180 years ago with multiple learning experiences about life at the military outpost during the 1840s when it was a vital resupply point for soldiers headed south to engage in the Mexican-American War. The fort will be brought back to life with reenactors wearing historical clothing while organizing period games, demonstrating the uses of historical tools, participating in the ongoing encampment activities, and camping in period tents on the grounds. The public will experience tool demonstrations, laundress and domestic skills, blacksmithing, and drills and activities specific to the fort’s military history. Visitors can also learn about the history behind the sutler’s store, which was a source of goods and merchandise for soldiers and surrounding towns until the fort’s closure in 1854. The event is open to the public.

Groups need to register before the event. For more information about the events or to register for the “Living History Education Day,” call 580-236-0537 or email fttowson@history.ok.gov. The Fort Towson Historic Site is located at 896 N. 4375 Rd. in Fort Towson.