Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum | Lawton Oklahoma
Welcome to Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum in Lawton Oklahoma. We recently visited this great little museum that shows the history of the early days of the Indian territory. The Apache tribes were brought here from Florida and Alabama prisons.
Later many other tribes were forced to come to Fort Sill, Comanche, Kiowa and the Southern Cheyennes just to name a few. The leader of the Comanche, Quanah Parker was forced to give up and learn new ways. He was the last of the Indian resistance in the southwest plains. Though Quanah Parker was never elected chief by his people, the US government appointed him to be the chief of all the Cheroke nation. There is some great reading at the following sites: and
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Fort Sill Historic Landmark
Fort Sill Historic Landmark is our second stop on the Discovery Trail.
U.S. Field Artillery Museum
The U.S. Field Artillery Museum covers the history of the United States Army from the revolutionary war which began in 1775 to present day. With both indoor and outdoor exhibits, there are 120 artillery pieces in the collection. This museum provides a fascinating viewpoint of American History.
1-129th FA - howitzer training at Fort Sill, OK
The 1st Battalion, 129th Field Artillery held their 2016 Annual Training at Fort Sill, OK and spent a good portion of their time firing M777 Howitzers. Photos courtesy of The Museum of Missouri Military History, The Truman Library, and the National Guard Bureau.
Geronimo Burial Ground Fort Sill Oklahoma
Geronimo Burial Ground on Fort Sill, Oklahoma
Geronimo one who yawns was a prominent Native American leader of the Chiricahua Apache who fought against Mexico and the United States for their expansion into Apache tribal lands for several decades during the Apache Wars. Allegedly, Geronimo was the name given to him during a Mexican incident. His Chiricahua name is often rendered as Goyathlay or Goyahkla in English.
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Museum of the Great Plains
Located in Lawton, the Museum of the Great Plains features special collections and exhibits that spotlight the cultural and natural history of the Great Plains of North America. Some of the museum's permanent exhibits include the Domebo Dig Site, an authentic recreation of a 1960s archeological excavation that revealed human activity from 11,000 years ago. Come explore one of the many outdoor exhibits at the museum!
Lawton-Fort Sill Tourism
Tourism is the third largest industry in Oklahoma and a significant component of our local economy. Lawton Fort Sill attracted 613,000 visitors last year at our local attractions. As an export-oriented industry, tourism brings dollars to the local area from other regions, resulting in sales, jobs, income, and tax revenue.
Top 9. Best Tourist Attractions in Lawton - Oklahoma
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The most beautiful places and sight in Lawton.
Top 9. Best Tourist Attractions in Lawton - Oklahoma: Museum of the Great Plains, The Holy City, Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum, Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center, Apache Casino, Historic Mattie Beal Home, Comanche Nation Casino, Comanche Nation Waterpark, Lawton City Hall
Story telling of a wagon master from Ft Sill
Part 1 - cassette recording from my fiance of her grandfather - grandfather ; made in 1975.
Grandfather James C Green is the story teller.
Speaks how is grandfather ran into some Plain Indians while moving freight from Ft Sill, Ok.
Hopefully, it can be heard* .
Museum of the Great Plains: A Family Experience In Lawton, OK
When looking for family friendly things to do this summer, think of the Museum of the Great Plains in Lawton, OK. A fully interactive museum filled with exhibits which will challenge and entertain the entire family.
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17th Ordnance Company Fort Sill Oklahoma 1970-1971 (English)
Photos of soldiers that served in the 17th Ordnance Company at Fort Sill Oklahoma in 1970-1971. The 17th Ordnance Company was an Army Special Weapons Training unit. Fort Sill was located near the City of Lawton Oklahoma. Fort Sill was built in 1968 as a Cavarlry Post, for the 10th Cavalry - Buffalo Soldiers whom fought well against the Apaches. Now it is an Artillery Training Center for the 4th US Army. These pictures were taken 40 years ago at Ft Sill and Oklahoma.
Some those that served there were: Wilfredo Morales Noez , Jule Milton Keller,(Milt Keller), Luis Silva Luciano, Ferdinand Ramírez Falto (Tendy) , Fredrick Fullwood (Freddy Fullwood), Luis Ortiz, Bill Sumners, William Myers , Simmons, Karasick, Desimone, Mitchells, Lipham,Ben Webster, SSgt Archer, SSgt Jones, SSgt Harper, FSgt Pina, FSgt Faucett,
From other companies: Jose Chico, Wilfredo Feliciano, Sanchez, Sepulveda, Luis Caban. Our catholic chaplain was Coronel O`Connors, who in the future became the Archbishop of New York City and a Cardinal.
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Note: Jule Milton Keller and Wilfredo Morales were at the same, three different places during 33 months of Army service at Sandia Base, Camp Ames Korea and Ft Sill and still communicate by Internet in 2012.
Luis Silva, Ferdinand Ramirez and Wilfredo Morales visited each other for several years after in Puerto Rico.
Comunicate with old 17th Ord friends at: ---buddies833@yahoo.com ---
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17th Ordnance Company (Boricuas) Ft Sill Oklahoma 1970-1971 (Español)
Ft. Sill Post Cemetery in Ft. Sill Oklahoma !
July 2018. ~ Video #2
Ft sill artillery museum
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Ft Sill Museum, Guard House, & Atomic Annie
Army Real Talk: Telling our Soldiers’ Stories – National Museum of the U.S. Army (Opening in 202
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To celebrate the Army’s 244th birthday this week, we learn about the NEW National Museum of the U.S. Army, targeted to open in 2020 at Ft. Belvoir, VA. Co-hosts Nzinga Curry, Director, AUSA’s Institute of Land Warfare, and MAJ Brad Cooper, Army Fellow, interview special guests LTG Roger Schultz, USA-Ret., President, Army Historical Foundation and Ms. Tammy E. Call, Director, National Museum of the U.S. Army. The museum is an immersive experience that tells our Soldiers’ stories in all eras, through their own voices. With over 750,000 projected visitors, the museum will offer a touchpoint for young citizens considering Army careers and will generate excitement and inspiration for anyone seeking to serve in their communities. One featured area of the museum is the Experiential Learning Center and its G-STEM (Geography, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) exhibit, offering kids a chance to play in Fort Discover while other visitors learn Soldier skills from the simulators and games in the Training Center. Another highlight is the Army & Society exhibit, covering things we enjoy as citizens that started as Army requirements. Kiosks with Registries honoring Army Soldiers, civilians and animals will be spread throughout the museum. Be sure to add your stories to the Registries and then look them up when you visit.
Army Real Talk, a segment of AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast, aims to help AUSA and the Army better connect with the younger generation. Recommendations for future topics are welcome via email at podcast@ausa.org.
Army Historical Foundation
The U.S. Army Registries – Honoring Army Soldiers, Civilians and Animals
Fort Sill
Fort Sill is a United States Army post in Lawton, Oklahoma, about 85 miles southwest of Oklahoma City.
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Discover Oklahoma Episode #1083
This week, delicious BBQ in Davis; explore history at the Ft. Sill National Historic Landmark & Museum; discover fascinating woodwork in Tulsa; a legendary eatery in Tulsa and see the amazing new exhibit about the Power and Prestige of Headdresses of the American Plains at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum….Don't miss Discover Oklahoma every Saturday night on KFOR in OKC, KTUL in Tulsa and KSWO in Lawton at 6:30pm.
First artifact installed at future site of Army museum
The M3 Bradley Cavalry Fighting Vehicle was installed at the future site of the National Museum of the United States Army in Fort Belvoir, Va. The M3 Bradley is the first vehicle to be placed on the museum's grounds.
Oklahoma's Field Artillery Brigade conducts live fire training
Credit: Sgt. Zachary Zepp | Date Taken: 06/17/2017
Oklahoma Army National Guard members from the 45th Field Artillery Brigade conduct live fire training operations during their two-week annual training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma throughout June 2017. Package ready for air.
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