Sabers and Shotguns: Civil War Cavalry in Indian Territory
Schedule
Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 10:30 am
UTC-05:00Location
423159 E 1030 Road , Checotah, OK, United States, Oklahoma 74426 | Checotah, OK
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On Saturday, May 16, at 10:30 a.m., Honey Springs Battlefield will host an active demonstration of the sabers and shotguns used in the Civil War cavalry in Indian Territory.Thousands of both Union and Confederate troops would be mounted during the war in Indian Territory. From well-outfitted Union cavalry with saber and carbine, to sparsely outfitted Confederate tribal cavalry with shotguns, these men would be the scourge to both sides in battle and guerrilla warfare alike. The program will focus on their arms, equipment, saddles, and tack, as well as the most important weapon, the horse. Come see how these mounted soldiers greatly affected the war in Indian Territory. Cody Faber of Fort Smith National Historic Site will present this program.
For more information regarding programming at Honey Springs Battlefield, call 918-617-7125. You can also email [email protected].
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