Museums - Part 2

Battle of Helena 150 This Weekend
Helena-West Helena will observe the sesquicentennial of the Battle of Helena on May 24-26. The Delta Cultural Center, the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission and the Helena Advertising and Promotion Commission are sponsoring the events. On Friday, vendors open at…
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Terre Noire Preserve in Arkadelphia
When the state was settled, there were around 2 million acres of prairie. Today, only about three percent of that still exists. The Terre Noire Preserve in Arkadelphia is one of those places. Last week was the dedication of the…
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Texas League All Star Game is June 25
Tickets are available for the 77th annual Texas League All Star Game set for Tuesday, June 25 at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. The fun begins on Monday, June 24 when the Northwest Arkansas Naturals host the Texas League All Star…
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Splash Island at Magic Springs Opens This Memorial Day Weekend!
Splash Island, the new giant interactive water play structure at Magic Springs Water and Theme Park in Hot Springs, is opening to the public this Memorial Day weekend. There will be a dedication for the attraction this Saturday (May 25)…
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Recoverd Arkansas Snail Removed from Endangered Species List
A snail might not be fast but it won a very important race: becoming the first North American invertebrate to be delisted under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)- a milestone moment. Below are some facts about this unassuming but biologically…
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Fort Smith Heritage Festival is April 6

The weekend looks like it’s going to be warm and sunny, which makes it a great time to head to Fort Smith for the 5th annual Heritage Festival on Saturday, April 6. The festival will be headquartered downtown at the…

Walnut Ridge Hosts Air Field Reunion April 5-6

by Kim Williams April 2, 2013 1 Comment

The 15th annual Air Field Reunion is slated for April 5-6 at the Wings of Honor World War II Museum in Walnut Ridge. The event is a reunion of former airfield personnel, both military and civilian, that worked and trained…

Johnny Cash Music Festival Tickets Now on Sale

by Kim Williams April 1, 2013 No Comments

(The above video is from a performance at Cummins Prison in Grady, Ark., in April 1969.) Tickets are NOW available for the 3rd annual Johnny Cash Music Festival. This year’s benefit concert will be held on Aug. 17 at…

Summer History Camp Registration Open

by Jill Rohrbach March 28, 2013 No Comments

Summer is closer than you think and it’s not too early to start planning your children’s summer fun. The Shiloh Museum in Springdale is now accepting registration for its summer history camps for kids. Two sessions are offered: “Shiloh in…

Festivals Abound in April

by Kim Williams March 27, 2013 1 Comment

April “showers” the region with great festivals throughout the Arkansas Delta and North Central Ozarks this month. The 15th annual Air Field Reunion is slated for April 5-6 at the Wings of Honor WW II Museum in Walnut Ridge. The…