A remarkable piece of Arkansas and American history now has a permanent home following a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Wednesday, July 1, at the William Carl Garner Visitor Center in Heber Springs. Community leaders, local residents,…
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Old Independence Regional Museum Hosting America 250 Program In Batesville
The Old Independence Regional Museum will celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States with a special free public program on Sunday, June 28, at 2:00 p.m. The event will feature Dr. Kieran O’Keefe,…
Arkansas TV Launching New Original Programs Focused On Arkansas Stories And Education
Arkansas TV has announced a major expansion of its locally produced programming lineup with several new and returning shows scheduled to premiere throughout July. The statewide public television network says the new slate of programming…
Arkansas Celebrates 190 Years Of Statehood On June 15
Today marks a special milestone in Arkansas history as the Natural State celebrates 190 years of statehood. Arkansas officially became the 25th state admitted to the Union on June 15, 1836, after spending nearly 17…
Pangburn Church of Christ Celebrates 120 Years
A historic milestone is coming to White County Arkansas as Pangburn Church of Christ prepares to celebrate its 120th anniversary. The event is set for April 11, 2026 at 11:01 a.m. at the church located…
Arkansas History Highlight: “Arkansas Traveler” Song Author Legacy & Mount Holly Cemetery
The story of Arkansas’s most famous folk tune, “Arkansas Traveler,” is deeply connected to one of the state’s most historic landmarks—Mount Holly Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas. The song is credited to Sanford C. Faulkner,…
