Chaffee Crossing Historic District

09/02/2026

It was a privilege to host Colette Holt, the daughter of Tuskegee Airman & WW2 Veteran Coleman T. Holt. Fort Chaffee served as the backdrop of the Laurence Fishburn film, “The Tuskegee Airmen.” Holt’s legacy continued after the war as a prominent attorney during the civil rights era. In 2013, the Pritzker Military Museum & Library named their oral history room after Holt in his honor. We salute 1st Lt. Holt & remember the legacy he left behind as a trailblazer in the U.S. Military.

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

08/29/2026

If you’re in Fayetteville today stop by the Arkansas Air and Military Museum to check out the B29 Fifi & other historic warbirds! We are here all day!

08/29/2026

The Chaffee Barbershop & Military Museum will be there! We'd love to meet anyone interested in learning more Chaffee history and/or ways to get involved. 🪖

Mark your calendars for October 24th as the Fort Smith Fall Festival returns! Visit our website for a comprehensive overview of all the exciting events and activities: https://fortsmithfallfest.com/

08/27/2026

We LOVE seeing Chaffee Crossing evolve, as well! What a beautiful interview with a Fort Smith native who pours her heart into the community.😃

08/27/2026

What would it be like to leave everything you’ve ever known at just 10 years old—and start over in a place you’ve never been?

Doug Nguyen remembers.

In 1975, he and his mother fled Vietnam and eventually arrived at Fort Chaffee. Now grown, Doug will return to the Chaffee Crossing Historic District to share his memories of that journey—and what it meant for his family to build a new life in America.

Join us for an evening of history, personal stories, and reflection as Doug shares a chapter of Chaffee’s history that was lived by thousands who came here seeking a new beginning. Complimentary Vietnamese eggrolls and snacks will be available, thanks to Mrs. Tam Ly.🙌

🌟Friday, September 4, 2026 | 6:00 PM | $5 donation at the door
🌟Chaffee Crossing Media Center: 7801 Ellis St., Fort Smith, AR

08/26/2026

🌟 September 4th and 19th - come join us!

This is Fort Smith in September 🍂 busy, bold, and worth the trip!

From historic storytelling to a full-blown state fair, here's what's putting the city on the map this month.

🕵️ Dive into the case at True Crime Tonight: The Gilgo Beach Murders — U.S. Marshals Museum, Sept 25
🕯️ Hear untold stories at From Saigon to Fort Chaffee — Chaffee Crossing Historic District, Sept 4
🛍️ Shop local at the Chaffee Crossing Food & Artisan Market — FREE, Sept 19
🎡 Ride, play, and snack your way through the Arkansas Oklahoma State Fair — Kay Rodgers Park, Sept 25–Oct 3
🎻 Kick off the season at the Fort Smith Symphony Season Opener — ArcBest Performing Arts Center 2022, Sept 12

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08/26/2026

🚗🔥 TK’s Memorial Cars at the Crossing! 🔥🚗

The September 19th Chaffee Crossing Food & Artisan Market is getting a little extra horsepower! Join us for TK’s Memorial Cars at the Crossing, happening at the market from 8 AM–2 PM.

💥 $20 Car Show Entry | contact 479-221-8489
📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 8 AM–2 PM
📍 Chaffee Crossing Historic District: 7300 Ellis Street, Fort Smith

08/24/2026

🗣️F R I D A Y, S E P T E M B E R 4TH

Hear firsthand what it was like to leave behind everything you knew, arrive in a place you had never been, and start all over again — through the eyes of a 10-year-old Vietnamese refugee in 1975.

You can learn more about the program details in the link below, where our Director sits down with 5NEWS Daren Bobb to talk about Doug’s story and this special evening. ☺️

Friday, September 4, 2026
Chaffee Crossing Media Center
7801 Ellis Street | Fort Smith, AR 72916
$5 suggested donation at the door
📞 Questions? 479-651-9917

https://www.5newsonline.com/video/news/community/community-spotlight/chaffee-historic-district-is-hosting-a-special-evening-of-history/527-e1bc245f-60c2-4830-9c57-f0b0d366303c

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