Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum
Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum
Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum
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Chuck W
2 contributions
Apr 2023
The Fort Sill Museum is one of the best military museums in the U.S. They walk you through the history of the Field Artillery from the Continental Army to present day. You will need to dedicate a minimum of 4-5 hours to see it all. Will worth the time to visit this museum.
Written 17 April 2023
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neil f
Tallahassee, FL25 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Outstanding museum. Incredible exhibits with great narratives. Truly an outstanding experience. Unfortunately, due to budget cutbacks, they are only open a couple of days a week. Though they were supposed to be closed the day we arrived, they were holding training classes and the staff let us in to tour the museum. Again, this is a great museum for anyone with an interest in military history.
Written 5 October 2023
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Dotty1919
Melrose, FL19 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
On a weekend excursion with The Grands and visited Fort Sill. Even though the museum was closed, the outside display of rockets and tanks as well as historic armament kept use throughly interested. The historic buildings and their histories are wonderful. We visited the gave of Geronimo and so many other Native American graves.
Fort Sill is a fully operational Army Base. We even enjoyed eating in the food court if the commissary.
It was a great afternoon full of adventure and learning for us all.
Fort Sill is a fully operational Army Base. We even enjoyed eating in the food court if the commissary.
It was a great afternoon full of adventure and learning for us all.
Written 23 October 2023
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Fredonia15
Brooklyn, NY99 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
We too had to go through the checks that the previous writer mentions. However it was on our way and a security alert had just been issued for the 4th of July weekend so it didn't bother us as much. The museum was well done with exhibits that included
manikins dressed in uniforms from different eras and depicting different battles and
excursions the Army artillery had been involved in. The building was pleasantly cool on a very hot July day. Our group included people from 6 to 70 and all of us enjoyed it.
Great for those interested in history or the armed forces.
manikins dressed in uniforms from different eras and depicting different battles and
excursions the Army artillery had been involved in. The building was pleasantly cool on a very hot July day. Our group included people from 6 to 70 and all of us enjoyed it.
Great for those interested in history or the armed forces.
Written 5 July 2015
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mydonna
Arlington, TX939 contributions
Jun 2022
It was closed when we came but we saw all the stuff outside and that was good enough! The 10-year-old we brought was very interested! We got lots of pics!
Written 24 June 2022
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Gil
Sun Prairie, WI220 contributions
Sept 2020
Haven't visited Fort Sill in years and have things ever changed for the better!
First, one need to stop at the Visitor Center on Sheridan Road prior to entering the base. You need to fill out a form, they do a quick security check on you, and then (if you pass) take your picture and give a pass to the base. We asked for a week's pass and got a month-long one.
Once in the base, there are so many things to see that one cannot take it all in in one day. The new museum (well, new to me) was closed due to the COVID-19 restrictions.
Adjacent and around that was "Artillery Park". This is an area with many canons, tanks, missiles and descriptive boards. This area was totally unfamiliar to me since my visiting so many times in 1978-1983, when stationed at Altus Air Force Base, and again when I visited in 2004. Seems that "Artillery Park" and this new museum were created in 2010 and did they ever do a nice job. We spent about two hours at "Constitution Park" and "Artillery Park".
We next went up the hill to the Quadrangle, where there are many historic buildings surrounding it.
After this location, we went to the northeast section of the base and visited the Apache cemetery. This is where Geronimo's grave site is at, although many Apache Indians (and even the guard at the Visitor Center) tell that his body was removed just days after being buried and taken by tribes members back to his homeland of Arizona and re-buried in a mountain. Regardless, it was interesting to see the grave site, which has been damaged. One thing to note is that the base finally put up decent directions to Apache cemetery so one doesn't take a wrong turn and get lost. Years ago, we found ourselves in what we considered an artillery range and still joke about that to this day.
Next was getting back to the main base area and visiting the Post Cemetery. There is a section of this cemetery where many Indians are buried. This includes Chief Quanah Parker, his mother Cynthia Ann Parker (a white woman captured by the Comanches as a child), and his sister Prairie Flower, who died as a child.
We were done with Fort Sill doing the things above on our first day on the base.
A couple of days later we returned and visited Medicine Bluffs and Medicine Creek. The Bluffs requires one to go up a gravel road and then into a rather nasty drive that has many rocks protruding from the ground. Once there though, the views were spectacular. Medicine Bluffs was and is sacred to Indians/Native Americans and holds much history.
We went back to a place near the Quadrangle tried following the map to find the marker where Geronimo had died. There was the post hospital at this location, which has been torn down, but there is a marker there. We encountered roads behind buildings that were one way and not the way we wanted to go. We had to get back out on the street and try to find another way to that marker. We finally did and it would be nice to have better directions to get there.
The things mentioned here are some of the highlights to Fort Sill. There is much history on this base, one that was built in 1869, and it could take many days to enjoy all of what is available - especially when the museum reopens some day.
Very highly recommended place to stop and allow enough time to take it all in.
First, one need to stop at the Visitor Center on Sheridan Road prior to entering the base. You need to fill out a form, they do a quick security check on you, and then (if you pass) take your picture and give a pass to the base. We asked for a week's pass and got a month-long one.
Once in the base, there are so many things to see that one cannot take it all in in one day. The new museum (well, new to me) was closed due to the COVID-19 restrictions.
Adjacent and around that was "Artillery Park". This is an area with many canons, tanks, missiles and descriptive boards. This area was totally unfamiliar to me since my visiting so many times in 1978-1983, when stationed at Altus Air Force Base, and again when I visited in 2004. Seems that "Artillery Park" and this new museum were created in 2010 and did they ever do a nice job. We spent about two hours at "Constitution Park" and "Artillery Park".
We next went up the hill to the Quadrangle, where there are many historic buildings surrounding it.
After this location, we went to the northeast section of the base and visited the Apache cemetery. This is where Geronimo's grave site is at, although many Apache Indians (and even the guard at the Visitor Center) tell that his body was removed just days after being buried and taken by tribes members back to his homeland of Arizona and re-buried in a mountain. Regardless, it was interesting to see the grave site, which has been damaged. One thing to note is that the base finally put up decent directions to Apache cemetery so one doesn't take a wrong turn and get lost. Years ago, we found ourselves in what we considered an artillery range and still joke about that to this day.
Next was getting back to the main base area and visiting the Post Cemetery. There is a section of this cemetery where many Indians are buried. This includes Chief Quanah Parker, his mother Cynthia Ann Parker (a white woman captured by the Comanches as a child), and his sister Prairie Flower, who died as a child.
We were done with Fort Sill doing the things above on our first day on the base.
A couple of days later we returned and visited Medicine Bluffs and Medicine Creek. The Bluffs requires one to go up a gravel road and then into a rather nasty drive that has many rocks protruding from the ground. Once there though, the views were spectacular. Medicine Bluffs was and is sacred to Indians/Native Americans and holds much history.
We went back to a place near the Quadrangle tried following the map to find the marker where Geronimo had died. There was the post hospital at this location, which has been torn down, but there is a marker there. We encountered roads behind buildings that were one way and not the way we wanted to go. We had to get back out on the street and try to find another way to that marker. We finally did and it would be nice to have better directions to get there.
The things mentioned here are some of the highlights to Fort Sill. There is much history on this base, one that was built in 1869, and it could take many days to enjoy all of what is available - especially when the museum reopens some day.
Very highly recommended place to stop and allow enough time to take it all in.
Written 26 September 2020
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MidwestMarc
Oklahoma City, OK91 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
We didn’t know this was inside the base, so prepare to obtain a pass at the visitors’ center prior to entering at any of the base’s gates. The museum has an amazing collection outside and the kids loved it. The inside is very nice and well displayed. Lots of artillery history, back from ancient times. They have a piece of the Berlin Wall! Also, they show what types of artillery has been used in various wars. Across the street is the old fort but it’s empty, and overgrown. Nothing happening there and it’s closed.
Written 12 June 2019
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Judy C
Laughlin, NV212 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
Enthralling, interesting and educational. I would recommend this to anyone from teens to the elderly. People working at the attraction are very helpful and informative. Museums are wonderful. Get the map and visit Geronimo's grave. It's so interesting.
Written 16 June 2018
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bigbobr
Mounds View, MN707 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
Artillery themed dioramas of major war campaigns with period pieces are utilized to illustrate their importance to each campaign. Authentic uniforms from each campaign are displayed on the soldiers and the setting upon which they fought. Was also interesting were the outside pieces displayed including two missiles used by the Army when I was in. These missiles were part of the U. S.’s anti ballistic missile defense system . There were captured Nazi war machines displayed ( tank, artillery, etc). Depending on your depth of interest, you could easily spend a couple of hours or more taking all of it in. You must register at the fort’s visitor center to gain access to the museum. I suggest you go on line and fill-in the visitor form, print it out and have it with you when you go, to help expedite getting in.
Written 19 April 2018
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qed982
Raleigh, NC127 contributions
Mar 2018 • Family
The historic landmark is the launch point for entering the "old post".
This is an old site that incorporates the Old Post Museum and Stockade. You need to see the Stockade to see Geromino's cell and the Custer Last Stand mural. Let the kids wander the Post Corral. It all springs from this location.
This is an old site that incorporates the Old Post Museum and Stockade. You need to see the Stockade to see Geromino's cell and the Custer Last Stand mural. Let the kids wander the Post Corral. It all springs from this location.
Written 15 April 2018
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What are the photography rules at the Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum? Thanks!
Written 21 September 2018
There is no classified materials, there is an attendant there who you could ask. I took photos with my IPhone. No problem.
Written 22 September 2018
I have been by the statue more times than I care to remember. I will touch her hand after my next round on 7 May 2018.
Written 22 March 2018
Can anyone go, or do you have to have a military ID
Written 13 July 2016
Anyone can go, but you have to go to the pass office, (can't remember which gate it is at), fill out paperwork for everyone who want to enter the base. They will also ask you questions of why you want to be there. Once you get your paper/s to enter when you stop at the gate every adult will have to show (give the guard) ID. Drivers license, etc.. I know it's a process but we are talking about the safety of our military. So depends on how bad you wanna go. Hope this helps
Written 14 July 2016
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