Fort Wash*ta - Friends of the Fort

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Fort Wash*ta volunteers Larry Pope, Randy Berna and Tom Chaney for presenting a new Living History Program this last Saturday at Fort Wash*ta. Credit for the inception of this program goes to Larry Pope, a reenactor and impressionist with many years of experience presenting living history to the public. It was well received by our visitors and provided an educational and informative impression of “A Day in the Life at Fort Wash*ta” entitled Garrison Day, 1853.

The plan is to present this program once a month from March through November, with the exception of July and August due to the intense hot temperatures during those months.

The programs will present a snippet of life through activities common during the daily lives of the artillery, infantry, travelers, traders and citizens present on any given day for the time period.

Fort Wash*ta had some special visitors today training in mantrailing. ❤️🐾🐾

Good morning ! We will be having our monthly volunteer meeting on Saturday, May 2nd, at 10:00 a.m.. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please feel free to attend our meeting or give us a call at (580) 924-6502 for more information. We work hard, play hard and have a great time in the process. We would love to have you join us and become a part of our Fort family!

Come join us for our outdoor Movie Night on Saturday, May 2nd and enjoy an evening of fun for the whole family. Free admission, popcorn and soft drinks. Movie begins at 8:30 p.m. so bring your lawn chairs and blankets for this special event under the Oklahoma sky. Hope to see you there!

Fort Wash*ta Rendezvous brings history to life through Sunday

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We are just a couple of days away from the start of our Fort Wash*ta Rendezvous 2026 event celebrating the fur trade era rendezvous where trappers, traders and Native Americans gathered to sell furs, trade supplies, socialize and compete in friendly competitions. Come join us for a step back in time April 1st through April 5th. We look forward to seeing you there!

ATTENTION FRIENDS OF THE FORT VOLUNTEERS:

We will not be having a volunteer meeting in April, as we will all be working at the Fort Wash*ta Rendezvous event that weekend. We will resume our normal monthly meetings the first Saturday in May. Look forward to seeing you all for some Rendezvous fun April 1st through the 5th!

Great documentary on the history of Fort Wash*ta and the Chickasaw Nation.

Chickasaw.tv | Arrival In Indian Territory—Fort Wash*ta Challenges encountered in Indian Territory by the newly relocated Chickasaws led to the construction of Fort Wash*ta.