EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
TALES FROM THE TRAIL
Museum guests are now greeted by the Arkansas Wagon as they enter our Prairie Life room. That wagon was built by an Arkansas family in Jonesboro and was a part of the pilgrimage of wagons that went cross-country to celebrate the American Bicentennial in 1976. Join us as we welcome participants and descendants of that train for a panel discussion as they share their memories of their historic four-month journey from Springdale, AR to Valley Forge, PA.
Friday, July 3, 2026, 1pm
To ensure we have ample seating, call 870-673-7001 to let us know you are coming.
ROOTED ON THE GRAND PRAIRIE
A new exhibit highlighing people whose roots were in the Arkansas Grand Prairie, but whose impact was felt by the world around them.
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Eddie Boone – Stuttgart athlete and 1956 Holman School graduate who went on to be the winningest coach in AAA’s highest ranking region
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A.P. “Pete” Finken – Engineer, artist, German immigrant and American patriot
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Wanda Northcutt Hartz – Local wife, mother, farmer, and state representative who helped fund medical research with the Mixed Drink Tax 1989.
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Anna Burns Stoops – Early female pharmacist and entrepreneur who was known 100 years ago as “Arkansas’ Best Known Business Woman”
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The Trio of Thad McCollum, Dr. Harold Glenn, and Verne Tindall – local businessmen, waterfowl enthusiasts, and founders of the Duck Calling Contest.
This AMERICA250 exhibit opens to the public July 3, 2026 at 11am.
HISTORY OF ARKANSAS COUNTY -
An AMERICA250 Celebration
The Museum is excited to partner with Arkansas County Judge Eddy Best to present this History of Arkansas County as we celebrate America250. Arkansas County was designated by the Missouri Territory Legislature in 1813, 17 years before Arkansas became a state. But, our history goes back several hundred years beyond that. Hear the stories of the earliest documented Native Americans who inhabited our area, the earliest European explorers and settlers who followed, two Civil War battles, plus much more.
Friday, July 3, 8am - 11am
Presentations will begin with the Pledge of Allegiance at 9am
Arkansas County Courthouse, Southern District
101 Court Square, DeWitt, AR 72042
US SENATE CANDIDATE TOWN HALL MEETING
The Democrats of Arkansas County are presenting several opportunities for area voters to meet candidates running for election in November. ​​
MEET HALLIE SHOFNER, CANDIDATE FOR US SENATE
Thursday, July 16, 5:30-7:30pm
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
To ensure ample seating, please call 870-673-7001 to let us know you plan to attend.
ARKANSAS DELTA BYWAYS TOURISM MEETING
The Arkansas Delta Byways is a 15-county tourism region that promotes destinations, events, and businesses throughout. Each quarter, the ADB board meets in a unique location and invites the public to join us. If you are interested in learning more about the commission, promoting your business or event, or just how to make use of this opportunity, join us for our next meeting being held in Stuttgart at our museum.
THURSDAY, JULY 22. 1-2:30pm
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
To ensure ample seating, please call 870-673-7001 to let us know you plan to attend.
