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Spiro mounds
Also known as "King Tut's Tomb of America" for its incredible volume of unique artificts in copper, stone clay, wood, and fabric, The Spiro Mounds archeological site is one of the most important prehistoric Indian sites east of the Rocky Mountains, Spiro was
a center of culture during the Mississippian era (A.D. 900 - A.D. 1540). Also fascinating is the fact that the 12 known mounds at Spiro were constructed to create unique alignments when the sun rose and set on solstice and equinox days, not unlike England's Stonehenge.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiro_Mounds>
Fort Smith National Historic Site
From the establishment of the first Fort Smith on December 25, 1817, to the final days of Judge Isaac C. Parker's jurisdiction over Indian Territory in 1896, Fort Smith National Historic Site preserves almost 80 years of history. See the court of the famous "Hanging Judge" and the infamous "Hell-On-The-border" jail where the accused awaited trial.
<http://www.nationalparks.org/explore-parks/fort-smith-national-historic-site>
Fort Smith Museum of History
Located in the 1907 Atkinson-Williams Warehouse Building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Fort Smith Museum of History acquires, preserves, exhibits and interprets objects of historical significance relevant to the founding and growth of Fort Smith and the region. Our exhibits illustrate the contributions of Fort Smith's citizens to the cultural, political, and economic development of the area.
<http://www.fortsmithmuseum.com/>
Drennan-Scott House
Overlooking the Arkansas River, the commanding Drennen-Scott House, initially the home of the Revolutionary War descendant, John Drennen and his family, is now a “working laboratory” for university students as they recreate the century- and- a- half- old home linked to The Trail of Tears, the Underground railroad and the Civil War. The house is also a museum that is open to the public.
<http://uafs.edu/humanities/drennen-scott-house>
Miss Laura's Social Club
Our Visitor Center is located in historic downtown Fort Smith, in a restored former bordello! Make us your first stop and we’ll give you a tour of this Victorian mansion which has been restored to its original ambiance (the first bordello listed on The National Register of Historic Places). Of the seven houses on “The Row” in 1900, Miss Laura’s is the only survivor and has served as Fort Smith’s official Visitor Center since 1992.
<http://fortsmith.org/visitors/welcome-center.aspx>
Janet Huckabee Nature Center
The 14,000-square-foot nature center is located on 170 acres of land typical of the river valley, along with a twelve-acre manmade lake. The facility features exhibits interpreting the natural history of the area, and nature trails around the property give visitors a first-hand view.
<http://www.rivervalleynaturecenter.com/>
