Sabers and Shotguns: Civil War Cavalry in Indian Territory

Thousands of both Union and Confederate troops would be mounted during the war in Indian Territory. From well outfitted Union cavalry with saber and carbine, to sparsely outfitted Confederate tribal cavalry with shotguns, these men would be the scourge to both sides in battle and guerrilla warfare alike.

Join us at Honey Springs Battlefield on October 18th at 10:30 A.M. for "Sabers and Shotguns: Civil War Cavalry in Indian Territory" presented by Cody Faber of Fort Smith National Historic Site!

The program will focus on cavalry soldiers and their arms, equipment, saddles and tack as well as the most important weapon, the horse. Come see how these mounted soldiers greatly affected the war in Indian Territory 🐎

You may also like the following events from Honey Springs Battlefield and Visitor Center:

• Next month, 13th September, 10:30 am, The Muscogee (Creek) Nation in the Civil War in Checotah
• This November, 7th November, 09:00 am, Honey Springs Education Day 2025 in Checotah
• This November, 8th November, 09:00 am, Honey Springs Reenactment 2025 in Checotah