John S. Evans, the first Post Trader, hauled lumber 300 miles from Fort Harker, Kansas to build the original store at Fort Sill in 1869. It was a general store, post office and loafing place for officers, soldiers, Indians and civilian hangers-on.

Today the Post Trader's Store is operated by the Friends of Fort Sill, Inc., a non-profit organization, and is located within the Museum Complex. Profits from the store help the museum to acquire, maintain and restore items for the museum's collection. The museum's education programs are also supported by the Friends of Fort Sill, Inc.

The US Army Field Artillery and Fort Sill Museum was established on December 10, 1934. Visitors may journey through the history of the US Field Artillery by viewing items circa 1775 and progress through until present day. Native American Buffalo Soldier items are also a part of the museum's impressive collection.

Links

Fort Sill Museum

The Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce

U.S. Field Artillery Association

Field Artillery OCS Alumni Chapter