Fort Sill, Oklahoma

Fort Sill, Oklahoma

Founded by Gen. Phillip Sheridan during a winter campaign against the Southern Plains tribes in 1869, Ft. Sill became the home of the U.S. Field Artillery Center and School in 1911. The \"Buffalo Soldiers\" of the 9th and 10th cavalry were stationed here in the late 1870\'s and provided major assistance in the construction of the post. Many of the original structures are still in use and in mint condition.

The Old Post Quadrangle features historic homes, museum buildings and the Old Post Chapel.
Services have been conducted continuously in the Chapel since its founding in 1875. The museum\'s Visitor Center is located at the southeast corner of the quadrangel. Orginally designed to function as a warehouse, this building was used as Infantry barracks, a school for children and an Artillery classroom. Today, it houses an exhibits gallery and theater.

The Old Stone Corral was built in 1870 after a Kiowa horse stealing raid to protect livestock and
serve as a refuge for the garrison. Present day exhibts contain horse drawn vehicles, a replica of the Post Traders\'s Store, and blacksmithing. The Old Post Gift Shop is located on the south side of the corral. Flipper\'s Ditch, built by Lt. Henry O. Flipper, the first black West Point graduate, is another historic site you will want to visit.

Many ceremonies on Fort Sill are accompanied by the Fort Sill Half Section - the Army\'s last
horse-drawn field artillery unit. Half Section members dress in vintage uniforms and fire a 75mm
cannon.

The Fort Sill Museum has 26 historic buildings including seven with exhibits on the Frontier Army, Native Americans and Field Artillery. One of the these, the Old Post Guardhouse erected in 1873, is famous as the holding facility for Geronimo. It now houses exhibits commemorating the horse soldiers, foot soldiers and Native Americans of the Southern Plains.

The Cannon Walk includes historic field artillery weapons from around the world. The largest piece exhibited is Atomic Annie, the 280mm gun that fired the world\'s first atomic artillery round in 1953. Other displays include Missile Park chronicling the Army\'s missile program and a display of Operation Desert Storm artillery and weapons.

While on Post, visit Geronimos\' Grave, the final resting place of the great Apache warrior. Other points of interest include the Apache and Comanche cemeteries. Native American notables such as Quanah Parker, Santanta and Satank are buried at Chief\'s Knoll in the Post Cemetery.

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Upcoming Events near Fort Sill, Oklahoma

Jr. Rodeo Cowboy Association Rodeo

Start Date: Fri August, 23rd
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Lawton Birthday Celebration

Start Date: Fri August, 2nd
Come and join the birthday celebration of the cities of Lawton and Fort Sill. Festivities include great food and entertainmen...

Annual PRCA Rodeo of Champions

Start Date: Fri August, 30th
Annual PRCA event that includes calf roping, steer wrestling, bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding and bar...

Annual Mayor's Blues Ball

Start Date: Fri August, 30th
This Labor Day weekend don't miss the Annual Mayor's Blues Ball. The music begins Friday evening and ends at midnight on Sund...

MRCA Rodeo Finals

Start Date: Fri August, 30th
FRIDAY CHECK IN ALL DAY with PERFORMANCE 7:00PM (Rough Stock, Barrels, Poles and Goats) SAT 9:00AM ALL Roping and Chute Do...

Town Wide Garage Sale

Start Date: Fri August, 30th
Hinton Annual Town wide Garage Sale - Labor Day Weekend! Over 100 Garage Sales plus Sidewalk Sales. Also visit historic and...

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Start Date: Fri July, 12th
All booths outdoors under tree canopy. Security provided. Booth spaces are 20' x 20' with electricity available. Contact t...

Carnegie Roundup Club Rodeo

Start Date: Fri July, 12th
From team roping to barrel racing and bull riding, there is something for everyone. Parade on Saturday begins on Main Street ...

Kiwanis Rodeo

Start Date: Fri July, 19th
One of Oklahoma's longest running rodeos ( 1931), this annual IPRA rodeo includes a downtown parade on Saturday at 5:00pm. Ro...

THIRD WEEKEND - The Mangum Mountie Riding Club is believed to have organized from a little group that started around 1926. The Mounties participate in activities throughout the year competing for trophies in the Grand National Horsemanship Association. In the past, the Mangum Mounties have received first and second place trophies in both parades and drill teams and have had several members win playday saddles. The Mounties host a 3 day rodeo the third weekend in June with nightly performances featuring such events as bareback, saddle bronc, calf roping, steer wrestling, bull riding, girls barrel racing, open team roping, junior barrel racing and a calf scramble each night for children 12 and under. Other rodeo related activities include a rodeo kickoff parade, western dress contests and dances the last two night of the rodeo. The Old Settlers parade is also held the last day of the rodeo and a free barbecue for the settlers is held on the courthouse lawn after the fiddlers contest and other activities of a pioneer theme.
Mangum Mounties Rodeo and Pioneer Reunion

Start Date: Fri June, 14th
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