My husband is a plains indian history buff. He really enjoyed the old historical fort and it's museum. He was also stationed here 50 years ago..no so fond memories, but still enjoyed the artillery museum just a block or so away from the old fort.
We were meeting family at the Wichita Wildlife refuge and pulled in here on our way. So glad we did. The guide/guard opened up some areas while we were there. The little kids did get a bit bored after an hour or so. There was a nice movie that talked about the history of the area. Very interesting.It was quiet and well-maintained. The kids got a postcard that directed them to get stamps at various attractions in the Lawton area. They had fun trying to collect all the stamps throughout our trip.
This small museum is full of interesting information about the history of Fort Sill. We enjoyed looking at the many exhibits about creating and living here in the 19th century. My wife even learned about Buffalo Soldiers here. To make it even better, the museum is housed in one of the original buildings of the fort encircling the original parade grounds.
So much great history took place here and yet so many people don't know, but you can really check out barracks and jail cells and stuff from that old school, Indian wars/buffalo soldier era... It's truly fascinating! I also recommend making the time to go visit the grave if the famous Indian warrior Geronimo, he's buried in a graveyard on the base, but requires a little but of driving, but it very cool piece if history buried there!
This is another great place to visit and learn the history of Ft Sill. You get to see Geronimo's cell and learn about the Indian territory and see pictures of how Ft Sill looked in the late 1800s.
Every American that likes military displays should go here at least once in their life. My wife enjoyed it. From a old stone building where Geronimo spent the last years of his life, to an over an acre of actual examples of every cannon that the US has used in the Army. The is an Atomic Annie and numerous missiles also on display. This is a must see!!
If you want to know all about Field Artillery from Grecian times to the present, the museum on Ft. Sill is the place to go.
This base is full of many facets of American History, and the various buildings and places are very well kept. I found the Guard House to be especially interesting, finding out that Geromino had spent a few nights in the 'accomodations.' I was told that he is also buried on the Fort grounds, but we didn't have the time to go off and find it.I was amazed at the real history of the fort...and how far back it went...through the Buffalo Soldier times and the wars with the Native Americans..My only regret is that we did not have more time to take a look at everything that the fort has to offer in terms of history. I would loved to have seen more. But having gone there for my brother's bootcamp graduation, time was spread pretty thin. I recommend that others build some time into your stay to check our this aspect of the Fort.
Ft. Sill is a huge army base, which has dutifully and expertly maintained the original buildings of old Ft. Sill. Amazing to be able to walk through the guardhouse where iconic historic people like Geronimo were imprisoned. We were also able to visit Geronimo's Grave where I was able to pay respects and add a penny to the many already place upon it. Being able to touch History is an awesome thing.
There is no charge for such a fabulous museum. It is worth the visit to see Geronimo's jail cell and other history. Stop by and visit the Fort Sill Artillery Museum just around the corner