Chaffee Barbershop Museum — Attraction in Fort Smith

If you are an Elvis fan, you don't need to miss out on this! The museum is set in the original Fort Chaffee barber shop that Elvis got his head shaved in. Sit in the chair he sat in, look at before and after pictures of his haircut, take pictures of the life-size cut out the king. Along with all the Elvis memorabilia there is also all sorts of military history to read and look at in there as well. It's a great place to visit if you are into Elvis, history...

I have not personally been there in many moons! I just happen to be reminiscing old days with my Grandfather. I remember in the mid to late 80s. I got to help my Grandfather who was re-roofing all the barrics in Fort Chaffee. I got to get a hair cut here. The good old days. I remember them firing a cannon sometimes to for some ceremony or something. Sorry to be so vague. I might have been...

If your heart is set on coming here to visit, call before you come. I drove 6 hours out of my way to visit this specific museum. I am also a Barber and my shop is decorated decorated with all Elvis. So this was extra sentimental to me. I planned my vacation around this visit. I was so sad to arrive an hour before closing and no one was around. I saw a small sign...