US Marshals Museum

Strengthening LE Marriage Workshop
2024-05-14 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Shield For The Badge is hosting three mini seminars which will be held at the U.S. Marshals Museum. Registration is FREE and for Law Enforcement and spouses only.
5/14: 9:00AM-11:00AM
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5/14: 1:00PM-3:00PM
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Curator Talk: Selections from the Hall of Honor
2024-05-15 12:00 - 13:00
The Samuel M. Sicard Hall of Honor acknowledges, with respectful gratitude, the U.S. Marshals who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Join our Curator, Dave Kennedy, as he discusses selections from the Hall of Honor. Wednesday, May 15 from 12:00-1:00PM. Museum admission required.

Roll Call of Honor: USMS Line of Duty Death Recognition
2024-05-16 12:00 - 13:00
Our Samuel M. Sicard Hall of Honor acknowledges, with respectful gratitude, the U.S. Marshals who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The U.S. Marshals Museum will have a Roll Call of Honor on Thursday, May 16 at 12:00PM. We encourage everyone to attend this free event.

POLICE WEEK FAMILY DAY
2024-05-18 10:00 - 14:00
Join us for a fun day of family-friendly activities to celebrate, appreciate, and learn more about our law enforcement community. Representatives from a variety of local, state, and federal agencies will be on-hand to show off their vehicles and gear, and give you the opportunity to talk to the men and women of law enforcement!
We’ll also have some AMAZING FOOD from the great folks from Hot Rod’s Classic BBQ, so COME HUNGRY!
Activities are free and everyone is welcome!

We are excited to have the following joining us:

Fort Smith PDPawfficer Fuzz + Scribble Car188th Wing Recruiters and DefendersCrawford County Sheriff’s OfficeGreenwood PDArkansas State PoliceVan Buren PDSebastian County Sheriff’s Office

*Museum admission required for USMM galleries.

Closing Early at 3:00pm
2024-05-31 09:00 - 15:00
Friday, May 31 hours are 9:00am-3:00pm.
The U.S. Marshals Museum will be closing early Friday, May 31 at 3:00pm for a private event. We will return to regular operating hours Saturday, June 1. Please call (479) 242-1789 with any questions.

Cart Program - Theme: UV Kid
2024-06-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-07 13:00 - 15:00
In this activity, children use common craft materials and ultraviolet (UV)-sensitive beads to construct a person to test UV rays!
Museum Admission Required.

June Summer Camp Sign Up! (K-5TH)
2024-06-10 13:00 - 2024-06-14 15:30
Join us on a week-long adventure at the Marshals Museum’s summer mini day camps! From mastering frontier skills and crafting stories to delving into crime scene investigations, Native American arts, and the art of the escape, each day promises exciting hands-on activities and immersive learning experiences for campers of all interests. You can sign up for all week (5 camps) for a discounted rated or each individual camp for $30 per camp. Limited scholarships available.
**Campers much be recently graduated K-5TH graders
SIGN UP FOR ALL 5 CAMPS: $125
JUNE 10-14 CAMP PACKAGE - $125

Individual Camps: $30
The Great Escape: June 10
Engage in the ultimate challenge of teamwork and problem-solving as you tackle an escape room adventure, followed by an immersive exploration into the world of escape artists and the Marshal’s relentless pursuit of Justice.
The Great Escape Camp - June 10

Frontier Marshals: June 11
Experience the thrill of the Old West with traditional games, frontier crafts, and immersive learning of frontier-era skills.
Frontier Marshals Camp - June 11

Crime Scene Investigation: June 12
Dive into the world of forensic science and detective work at Crime Scene Investigation camp, where campers embark on storybook investigations and STEM adventures.
Crime Scene Investigation - June 12

Native American Arts Camp: June 13
Explore the rich artistic traditions of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma while delving into the “We are Freedmen” Cherokee Exhibit.
Native American Arts Camp - June 13

The Magic of Storytelling: June 14
Unleash your creativity at The Magic of Storytelling camp, where imagination meets innovation as campers craft their own tales using mixed media and stop motion animation techniques.
The Magic of Storytelling - June 14

Cart Program: (Theme: Calling 911)
2024-06-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-21 13:00 - 15:00
In honor of National Safety Month, our programs team will have a cart set up with an activity learning how to and the importance of calling 911 in an emergency.
Museum admission required.

Behind the Badge: Discovering Economics
2024-06-25 09:00 - 16:00
Teachers, step into the boots of a deputy marshal and join us for an engaging workshop for K-12 educators searching for ways to integrate economic concepts into their curriculum using the captivating backdrop of the United States Marshals Museum in Ft. Smith, AR. This interactive session will blend the rich history of the U.S. Marshals Service with fundamental economic principles, offering educators innovative ways to spark students’ interest and understanding. Veronica Luna-Geels, USMM Outreach Manager, will give us a guided tour and will spotlight the Educator Resource Series and other resources created by the USMM.
This workshop is being presented by Economics Arkansas and is for teachers only.
Learn more by visiting, https://trainings.economicsarkansas.org/trainings/43
Register Here!

Cart Program: (Theme: Fingerprinting)
2024-06-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-28 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for a cart program that involves fun activities to educate visitors on the science of identifying fingerprints.
Museum admission required.

Curator Talk: Collection Care of Firearms
2024-06-27 12:00 - 13:00
As part of National Safety Month, join as our Curator, Dave Kennedy, discusses how to properly care for your firearm collection.
Museum admission required.

4th of July Play Day and Craft Activities
2024-07-04 09:00 - 17:00
Our 1789 room will be set up with 4th of July themed crafts and family-friendly activities for all ages. Museum admission required.

Cart Program - Rubber Band Guns
2024-07-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-24 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for a cart program and experience the thrill of the Old West with a traditional game of rubber band guns! Museum admission required.

July Summer Camp Sign Up! (K-2ND)
2024-07-08 09:00 - 2024-07-12 11:30
Join us on a week-long adventure at the Marshals Museum’s summer mini day camps! From mastering frontier skills and crafting stories to delving into crime scene investigations, Native American arts, and the art of the escape, each day promises exciting hands-on activities and immersive learning experiences for campers of all interests. You can sign up for all week (5 camps) for a discounted rated or each individual camp for $30 per camp.
**Campers must be recently graduated K-2ND graders
SIGN UP FOR ALL 5 CAMPS: $125
July 8-12 Camp Package (K-2ND)

Individual Camps: $30
The Great Escape:
Engage in the ultimate challenge of teamwork and problem-solving as you tackle an escape room adventure, followed by an immersive exploration into the world of escape artists and the Marshal’s relentless pursuit of Justice.
The Great Escape - July 8

Frontier Marshals:
Experience the thrill of the Old West with traditional games, frontier crafts, and immersive learning of frontier-era skills.
Frontier Marshals - July 9

Crime Scene Investigation:
Dive into the world of forensic science and detective work at Crime Scene Investigation camp, where campers embark on storybook investigations and STEM adventures.
Crime Scene Investigation - July 10

Native American Arts Camp:
Explore the rich artistic traditions of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma while delving into the “We are Freedmen” Cherokee Exhibit.
Native American Arts Camp - July 11

The Magic of Storytelling:
Unleash your creativity at The Magic of Storytelling camp, where imagination meets innovation as campers craft their own tales using mixed media and stop motion animation techniques.
The Magic of Storytelling - July 12

July Summer Camp Sign Up! (3RD-5TH)
2024-07-08 13:00 - 2024-07-12 15:30
Join us on a week-long adventure at the Marshals Museum’s summer mini day camps! From mastering frontier skills and crafting stories to delving into crime scene investigations, Native American arts, and the art of the escape, each day promises exciting hands-on activities and immersive learning experiences for campers of all interests. You can sign up for all week (5 camps) for a discounted rated or each individual camp for $30 per camp.
**Campers much be recently graduated 3RD-5TH graders
SIGN UP FOR ALL 5 CAMPS: $125
July 8-12 Camp Package (3RD-5TH)

Individual Camps: $30
The Great Escape:
Engage in the ultimate challenge of teamwork and problem-solving as you tackle an escape room adventure, followed by an immersive exploration into the world of escape artists and the Marshal’s relentless pursuit of Justice.
The Great Escape - July 8

Frontier Marshals:
Experience the thrill of the Old West with traditional games, frontier crafts, and immersive learning of frontier-era skills.
Frontier Marshals - July 9

Crime Scene Investigation:
Dive into the world of forensic science and detective work at Crime Scene Investigation camp, where campers embark on storybook investigations and STEM adventures.
Crime Scene Investigation - July 10

Native American Arts Camp:
Explore the rich artistic traditions of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma while delving into the “We are Freedmen” Cherokee Exhibit.
Native American Arts Camp - July 11

The Magic of Storytelling:
Unleash your creativity at The Magic of Storytelling camp, where imagination meets innovation as campers craft their own tales using mixed media and stop motion animation techniques.
The Magic of Storytelling - July 12

Cart Program - Fort Kids Museum
2024-07-13 10:00 - 12:00
Join the Fort Kids Museum for a cart program in our atrium. Guest will put their fingerprinting skills to the test by examining them to see if they can determine what kind of pattern they have. Guest will also have the opportunity to learn about Fort Kids and their mission. This activity is free with purchase of general admission.

Cart Program - Life in A Box
2024-07-19 10:00 - 12:00
Use your historical thinking skills! Join us for a cart program activity that test your skills to see if you know different historical figures from Marshal History based on clues. Museum admission required.

Curator Talk: Creation of the U.S. Marshals Service
2024-07-30 12:00 - 13:00
The subject of our museum is one of the oldest creations of our country’s government. Influenced by earlier colonial offices and created to fix problems seen following the American Revolution, the Office of United States Marshal was, and continues to be, one of the most powerful positions designed by Congress. Our curator will talk about the transition of our country from the Articles of Confederation to the United States Constitution and the role of the Marshals in the early nation.
Museum admission is required. Free for members.

Cherokee Language Workshop
2024-08-10 10:00 - 11:30
Osiyo. Wado. Tsalagi. Candessa Tehee, Cherokee Nation Tribal Councilor and Professor at Northeastern State University will be joining us for a Cherokee Language Workshop. Learn about the Cherokee Language- it’s history, how it is spoken, and the efforts to bring it back from the brink of extinction.
Cost: Included with Museum Admission. Free for members.
Pre-registration encouraged to guarantee your spot! Tickets can be purchased at the door if seats remain.
Purchase tickets here!

Curator Talk: Genealogy and U.S. Marshals Research
2024-08-31 12:00 - 13:00
Genealogy is an important topic for history museums. It is also one of reasons the United States Marshals Service selected Fort Smith as the location for the Marshals Museum. There are a LOT of descendants of both Marshals and criminals in our region!
Many visitors to the Marshals Museum want to know more about their ancestors. Although we are not able to respond to all inquiries, our Curator does what he can to help our visitors learn about their family histories.
In this Curator Talk, our Curator will talk about his process and some of the resources he uses to research deputies.

Where: U.S. Marshals Museum
When: August 31 from 12:00-1:00pm
Cost: Included with Museum Admission.

"Oklahoma Freedmen of the Five Tribes," Program by Angela Walton-Raji
2024-09-07 18:00 - 19:30
Author and genealogist Angela Walton-Raji has written extensively on the Black Indian and Freedmen experiences among the Native tribes of Indian Territory and in Arkansas. In this presentation, she will explore some of the stories of Cherokee Freedmen told in her books, such as “Oklahoma Freedmen of the Five Tribes” (2023) and “Freedmen of the Frontier, Vols. 1-2” (2019-20). Based on Walton-Raji’s research, this presentation recounts the history of men and women enslaved by Cherokee Nation citizens, the Freedmen’s fight to be recognized as tribal citizens, and their acceptance by the tribe in 2017.

Cost: $10/adult, $5/child, Members free.
Purchase tickets here!

USMS Birthday Celebration Cocktail Party
2024-09-13 17:30 - 20:30
Please join us at the U.S. Marshals Museum for our inaugural celebration of the U.S. Marshals Service Birthday! While you support the Marshals Museum, you can enjoy cocktails, handheld cuisine, and the jazz sounds of Pat Becker and the Rex Bell Trio.
Where: U.S. Marshals Museum, 789 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith, AR 72901
When: Friday, September 13 from 5:30-8:30pm
Cost: Tickets for this unique event are $50.
Dress code: Cocktail Attire
Special rate rooms available until September 1 at Wyndham, Fort Smith City Center.
Click here to purchase tickets!

Curator Talk: Hispanic Marshals
2024-09-21 12:00 - 13:00
The United States has a long association with Hispanic culture. Beginning with the appointment of United States Marshal Pablo de la Guerra y Noriega in 1850, the office of United States Marshal has reflected this in many ways. Often associated with the southwestern United States, Hispanic deputies and Marshals have served across our nation as well as overseas. Several lost their lives in the line of duty.
Our curator will talk about this history and discuss many of the individual men and women who have performed this duty for our country.
Museum admission required. Free for members.

National History Day Teacher Workshop
2024-10-02 09:00 - 15:00
Calling all 6th-12th grade teachers! Join our education staff and AR History Day state coordinator Angela Adams for our annual National History Day workshop on October 2. Learn more about NHD- what it is, how it is beneficial for your students, and how to implement the program in your classrooms! This workshop is FREE for teachers, and up to 5 PD hours are available!
To register, visit 38697.blackbaudhosting.com/38697/National-History-Day

Fort Smith Fall Fest + Oktoberfest
2024-10-05 09:00 - 17:00
Welcome Fall with a “Seven Dollar Saturday” at the U.S. Marshals Museum, featuring admission for only $7 (all state & local taxes are included) during the Fall Festival!
Experience what it’s like to be a frontier marshal by participating in roping activities and ponies from Packard Point Ranch from 10 am to 11 am.
We will also have a Curator Cart showcasing artifacts from our collections from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, “Bass Reeves is Innocent” Curator Talk at 1:00 pm, and Tommy Wildcat, Cherokee Flute Player at 2:00 pm.

October 11 Special Hours
2024-10-11 12:00 - 17:00
The U.S. Marshals Museum will be closed to the public on Friday, October 11 from 9:00am-12:00pm. Our hours for this day will be 12:00pm-5:00pm.
