“Third Indian Home Guard” program
February 6, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
One event on February 5, 2025 at 8 a.m.
One event on February 6, 2025 at 8 a.m.
One event on February 7, 2025 at 8 a.m.
One event on February 8, 2025 at 8 a.m.
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Visit the Fort Gibson Historic Site from February 4 through 8 to see the uniforms and equipment that would have been available to the Third Indian Home Guard in the 1860s.
The Third Indian Home Guard was instrumental in U.S. military successes in the American Civil War. It was made up of many citizens of Indian Territory nations, including Cherokee civilians who lived in the area surrounding Fort Gibson Military Post. The Third Regiment was formed at Tahlequah and Park Hill in July 1862.
The program includes paid admission to the site. For more information, please call 918-478-4088. The Fort Gibson Historic Site is located at 803 N. Garrison Ave. in Fort Gibson.
Visit The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture to read more about the history of the Indian Home Guard.
