Historic Decisions: America250 Age 13+ Programming

Tue May 12 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-05:00

789 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith, AR, United States, Arkansas 72901 | Fort Smith

U.S. Marshals Museum
Publisher/HostU.S. Marshals Museum
Historic Decisions: America250 Age 13+ Programming
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Join us in honoring our past, engaging with the present, and shaping the future. The U.S. Marshals Museum invites you to be part of a once-in-a-generation community program celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. This series features four free, small-group discussions that explore pivotal moments in U.S. history and the difficult decisions Americans faced.
📅 Event Dates & Topics
• March 13, 2026 – 1776: Decisions
• May 12, 2026 – Building a Government
• July 17, 2026 – Slavery or Emancipation
• October 6, 2026 – Desegregation of Ole Miss
📍 U.S. Marshals Museum
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
Historic Decisions invites participants to examine key moments in history, weigh competing priorities, discuss possible outcomes, and work toward a shared understanding. This program emphasizes listening, thoughtful conversation, and civil dialogue—not debate. No prior knowledge is required. Come explore how historic decisions were made, why they mattered, and what they can teach us today as America marks 250 years.
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789 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith, AR, United States, Arkansas 72901

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