The historic Shoppach House museum will host two free public open house events this June, giving residents and visitors a chance to tour Saline County’s oldest standing brick home and its historic grounds. Organizers scheduled the first open house to run alongside downtown Benton’s Third Thursday Street Festival on June 18 from 6:00 to 7:30 […]
Hear the history of MaryLake Monastery at History Society meeting June 11th
Join Saline County History & Heritage Society (SCHHS) for this month’s program, featuring scholarship recipient Claire Matthews and the History of MaryLake Monastery in Hensley, Arkansas. Read more below. Ever wondered about the story behind the beautiful estate in East Saline County where Carmelite Fathers now reside? Join us Thursday evening, July 11th at […]
DAR to host rededication ceremony honoring Revolutionary War patriots in Benton, May 15th
The Saline County Arkansas chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) will host a rededication ceremony, honoring Saline County American Revolutionary Patriots, Asher Bagley and Benjamin Bryant. Read More Below . The ceremony will take place on Friday, May 15th, at 10am, beginning at the Saline County Courthouse Veterans Memorial. Afterward, the […]
See blacksmith Bill Leshe demonstrate his craft at History Society meeting May 14th
Join Saline County History & Heritage Society (SCHHS) for this month’s program, featuring Mr. Bill Leshe, a blacksmith and retired history teacher. Read more below. Mr. Leshe will present a live blacksmithing demonstration on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The program begins at 6:00 p.m. The location this time is at the Downtown Benton Farmers Market […]
Hear photographer Matt Albright speak at Jan 15th History Society meeting
Join Saline County History & Heritage Society (SCHHS) for this month’s program, featuring photographer Matt Albright. Read more below. Albright is the owner/operator of Albright Drone. He has captured the gaze of hundreds of thousands of viewers locally, with his artful eye for photography and videography. Saline County residents may recognize his work showcased on […]
Bauxite to be first unveiling of only a few historical markers for “Arkansas 250” – Ceremony Nov 11th
Only a few sites in Arkansas will receive the Arkansas 250 Historical Marker, and Bauxite is one of them. And it’s the first unveiling ceremony. Read more below about the event. Read More Below The Saline County 250 Commission, in partnership with the Arkansas 250 Commission, will host From the Mines to the Frontlines on […]
Learn the history of the Southwest Trail in this program in Benton, Oct 9th
Join Saline County History & Heritage Society for the October program on the history and development of the Southwest Trail. The speaker will be historian Randy Hees. READ MORE BELOW COST Show your support for history by attending this presentation, and bring a friend. There’s no charge to attend, and guests are welcome. WHEN The […]
Saline County tax pays off Career Center 6 years early; Bond Burning Ceremony October 1st
Saline County residents are done paying for the Career Center and it’s time to torch the paperwork – literally. 🔥Read more below about the event. The Saline County Judge’s office issued a statement that there will be a Bond Burning Ceremony, on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Career Technical Campus. This […]
Learn the history of Rural Dale in Saline County as Steve Perdue presents on Sept 11th
Join Saline County History & Heritage Society (SCHHS) for the September program on Railroad History. READ MORE BELOW PROGRAM This program on Rural Dale will be presented by Steve Perdue. He’s an historian for Saline County. He’s also past president of SCHHS, former library director, and history teacher. The Rural Dale area has a rich […]
Bring a bell to ring at the DAR celebration of National Constitution Week; Ceremony Sept 17th at Courthouse
Daughters of the American Revolution plan to celebrate Constitution Week with bell ringing ceremony at the Veterans Memorial at the Saline County Courthouse on September 17th. Read more below. From September 17-23, 2025, communities throughout the nation will be celebrating the spirit and meaning of the United States Constitution. September 17, 1787 marks the anniversary […]
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