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April 2025
Elderberry Tonic workshop *full*
The Fort Towson Historic Site will host an Elderberry Tonic workshop on Tuesday, April 8, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The workshop will be led by Kara Richardson of Broken Bow. Richardson draws on her experiences as a southeast Oklahoma native to advocate for natural resources education and the perpetuation of wild herbs and medicinal plants. The workshop is FULL!!
Find out more »Spring Fling
The Fort Towson Historic Site will host a “Spring Fling” on April 26 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The free event will feature a hands-on map-making activity for kids at 10 a.m., a lecture on Thomas Nuttall at 11 a.m., a picnic on the grounds at noon, and finish with a guided nature walk at 1 p.m. There is no cost for this event. Kids will start the day with a map-making activity, beginning with a simple pencil and…
Find out more »May 2025
Beginning Woodturning workshop
Learn the historic art of woodturning in a hands-on workshop at the Fort Towson Historic Site from Wednesday, May 14, through Friday, May 16. The workshop will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. each day. The classes will be led by members of the Southeast Oklahoma Woodturners. Classes will begin with an orientation to the parts of the lathe and using the tool safely. Lessons will quickly progress to mounting wood on the lathe for spindle work and introduction…
Find out more »Beginning Woodturning workshop
Learn the historic art of woodturning in a hands-on workshop at the Fort Towson Historic Site from Wednesday, May 14, through Friday, May 16. The workshop will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. each day. The classes will be led by members of the Southeast Oklahoma Woodturners. Classes will begin with an orientation to the parts of the lathe and using the tool safely. Lessons will quickly progress to mounting wood on the lathe for spindle work and introduction…
Find out more »Beginning Woodturning workshop
Learn the historic art of woodturning in a hands-on workshop at the Fort Towson Historic Site from Wednesday, May 14, through Friday, May 16. The workshop will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. each day. The classes will be led by members of the Southeast Oklahoma Woodturners. Classes will begin with an orientation to the parts of the lathe and using the tool safely. Lessons will quickly progress to mounting wood on the lathe for spindle work and introduction…
Find out more »History Day Camp
Fort Towson Historic Site will have a FREE History Camp for young people ages 9 to 13, from Tuesday, May 27 through Thursday, May 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. During the three-day camp, young people can explore the site with physical and experiential learning activities that will encourage them to learn what life was like in the 1840s. Historical interpreters will lead campers in hands-on activities such as archaeology, military drills, old-fashioned games, hands-on crafts, and outdoor exploration.…
Find out more »History Day Camp
Fort Towson Historic Site will have a FREE History Camp for young people ages 9 to 13, from Tuesday, May 27 through Thursday, May 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. During the three-day camp, young people can explore the site with physical and experiential learning activities that will encourage them to learn what life was like in the 1840s. Historical interpreters will lead campers in hands-on activities such as archaeology, military drills, old-fashioned games, hands-on crafts, and outdoor exploration.…
Find out more »History Day Camp
Fort Towson Historic Site will have a FREE History Camp for young people ages 9 to 13, from Tuesday, May 27 through Thursday, May 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. During the three-day camp, young people can explore the site with physical and experiential learning activities that will encourage them to learn what life was like in the 1840s. Historical interpreters will lead campers in hands-on activities such as archaeology, military drills, old-fashioned games, hands-on crafts, and outdoor exploration.…
Find out more »June 2025
Night Tour of Fort Towson
Come to Fort Towson Historic Site on June 7, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., when the staff will give a night-time guided summer tour of the grounds. Fort Towson was established in 1824 to quell conflicts between lawless elements, American Indian peoples, and settlers claiming the area as part of Arkansas Territory. The fort also served as an outpost on the border between the United States and Texas, which was part of Mexico at that time. Connected to the East…
Find out more »July 2025
Night Artillery Firing at Fort Towson
Experience the drama of a night artillery firing of Fort Towson’s Mountain Howitzer on Saturday, July 12 from 7:45 to 9 p.m. The program will start with a boom, with a daylight firing at 7:45 p.m., to be followed by a talk about the artillery piece. A second firing will occur at twilight, and a third will happen after dark. 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…
Find out more »September 2025
Cinnamon Roll Social
The Fort Towson Historic Site will host a Cinnamon Roll Social on Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is free, and everyone is invited. Guests will enjoy cinnamon rolls cooked on-site in cast iron Dutch ovens under the cooling shade of walnut trees. The sutler store will provide a backdrop that brings to mind a time when soldiers worked, drilled, and received their sustenance on the same piece of ground. Guests will be invited to tour…
Find out more »October 2025
Doaksville Candlelight Tours
The annual Doaksville Candlelight Tours will be held on Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11, at the Doaksville Archaeological Site in Fort Towson. The cost for admission is $10. Guests age six and under will be admitted for free. Visitors can pre-purchase tickets at the Fort Towson Historic Site or by calling 580-873-2634. Tours begin at 7 p.m. on both nights, with the last tour starting at 9:30 p.m. Tours will leave from the Fort Towson cemetery every 30…
Find out more »Doaksville Candlelight Tours
The annual Doaksville Candlelight Tours will be held on Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11, at the Doaksville Archaeological Site in Fort Towson. The cost for admission is $10. Guests age six and under will be admitted for free. Visitors can pre-purchase tickets at the Fort Towson Historic Site or by calling 580-873-2634. Tours begin at 7 p.m. on both nights, with the last tour starting at 9:30 p.m. Tours will leave from the Fort Towson cemetery every 30…
Find out more »December 2025
Christmas at the Fort
Fort Towson Historic Site will host Christmas at the Fort on Saturday, December 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. Guests can learn about 19th-century traditions and meet a soldier in an 1860s military camp 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 have been long forgotten. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be warming up to a cozy fire in the…
Find out more »March 2026
Living History Education Day
The Fort Towson Historic Site will host three days full of educational experiences on March 6, 2026 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. On Thursday, March 5, the site will bring history to life with a FREE Living History Education Day. 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…
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