FREEDOM 250 MOBILE MUSEUM FREEDOM TRUCK TOUR
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FREEDOM 250 MOBILE MUSEUM FREEDOM TRUCK TOUR
TO MAKE STOP IN FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS
Fort Smith, Arkansas – As communities across the country begin preparations for the United States’ 250th anniversary, Freedom 250 is bringing one of its traveling Mobile Museums, known as “Freedom Trucks,” to Fort Smith, AR in Sebastian County, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the nation’s history through an interactive exhibit designed for all ages.
Just like Freedom 250’s upcoming signature events like: Rededicate 250, Great American State Fair, Memorial Day Parade, and Evening Candlelight gathering, Sail4th 250, Salute to America, or the Patriot Games, the Freedom Trucks channel that same spirit of American pride into the hands and hearts of America's youth, no matter what corner of the country families are from. Rather than asking Americans to travel to Washington, the museum comes to them — transforming schools, civic spaces, and public venues into engaging educational environments.
Each custom-built mobile exhibit features museum-quality interactive technology, multimedia storytelling, and hands-on experiences that highlight America’s founding and defining chapters, as well as the innovation that continues to shape our nation’s future.
“America’s 250th anniversary is a chance to celebrate the stories, ideals, and people that have shaped our nation for generations. We are delighted to welcome the Freedom 250 Truck to the Fort Smith Museum of History and to share this experience with our community. History is most powerful when it can be seen, explored, and experienced firsthand, and this exhibit offers that opportunity. We hope it inspires visitors of all ages to learn more about our nation’s journey and to recognize that they are part of the continuing American story.”
— Caroline Speir, Executive Director, Fort Smith Museum of History
The Freedom 250 Mobile Museum Tour will continue traveling nationwide throughout 2026 as part of the Semiquincentennial celebration so communities across the country can honor America’s past and look to our future.
For additional information about the Mobile Museum Tour and future stops, visit Freedom250.org/freedom-truck. For more information, visit Freedom250.org.
WHEN & WHERE:
Fort Smith Museum of History
320 Rogers Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72901
EVENT HOST: Fort Smith Museum of History
COST: Admission is FREE to the 250 MOBILE MUSEUM FREEDOM TRUCK TOUR
DATES & TIMES:
Saturday July 11 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday July 12 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday July 13 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Note: The Fort Smith Museum of History will remain open during all scheduled dates and hours of the FREEDOM 250 Mobile Museum Freedom Truck Tour. While visiting the Freedom Truck, guests are invited to explore the museum’s permanent exhibits and discover more than 200 years of Fort Smith and regional history.
**Fort Smith Museum of History regular admission rates apply during this event. Admission is free for FSMH Members.
TO MAKE STOP IN FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS
Fort Smith, Arkansas – As communities across the country begin preparations for the United States’ 250th anniversary, Freedom 250 is bringing one of its traveling Mobile Museums, known as “Freedom Trucks,” to Fort Smith, AR in Sebastian County, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the nation’s history through an interactive exhibit designed for all ages.
Just like Freedom 250’s upcoming signature events like: Rededicate 250, Great American State Fair, Memorial Day Parade, and Evening Candlelight gathering, Sail4th 250, Salute to America, or the Patriot Games, the Freedom Trucks channel that same spirit of American pride into the hands and hearts of America's youth, no matter what corner of the country families are from. Rather than asking Americans to travel to Washington, the museum comes to them — transforming schools, civic spaces, and public venues into engaging educational environments.
Each custom-built mobile exhibit features museum-quality interactive technology, multimedia storytelling, and hands-on experiences that highlight America’s founding and defining chapters, as well as the innovation that continues to shape our nation’s future.
“America’s 250th anniversary is a chance to celebrate the stories, ideals, and people that have shaped our nation for generations. We are delighted to welcome the Freedom 250 Truck to the Fort Smith Museum of History and to share this experience with our community. History is most powerful when it can be seen, explored, and experienced firsthand, and this exhibit offers that opportunity. We hope it inspires visitors of all ages to learn more about our nation’s journey and to recognize that they are part of the continuing American story.”
— Caroline Speir, Executive Director, Fort Smith Museum of History
The Freedom 250 Mobile Museum Tour will continue traveling nationwide throughout 2026 as part of the Semiquincentennial celebration so communities across the country can honor America’s past and look to our future.
For additional information about the Mobile Museum Tour and future stops, visit Freedom250.org/freedom-truck. For more information, visit Freedom250.org.
WHEN & WHERE:
Fort Smith Museum of History
320 Rogers Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72901
EVENT HOST: Fort Smith Museum of History
COST: Admission is FREE to the 250 MOBILE MUSEUM FREEDOM TRUCK TOUR
DATES & TIMES:
Saturday July 11 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday July 12 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday July 13 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Note: The Fort Smith Museum of History will remain open during all scheduled dates and hours of the FREEDOM 250 Mobile Museum Freedom Truck Tour. While visiting the Freedom Truck, guests are invited to explore the museum’s permanent exhibits and discover more than 200 years of Fort Smith and regional history.
**Fort Smith Museum of History regular admission rates apply during this event. Admission is free for FSMH Members.
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320 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR, United States, Arkansas 72901
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