April 17, 1783

British-sympathizing Native Americans and British nationals carried out an attack upon the Spanish garrison based at Arkansas Post on the Arkansas River. This attack, known as the Colbert Raid, was considered the only battle of the American Revolution to be fought in what is now Arkansas. The Colbert Raid is interpreted by the National Park Service at Arkansas Post National Memorial near Gillett (Arkansas County).

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