Hear about the history of church in Saline County during this program at the History of Heritage Society. Carl Richey and Jim Gardner will be the guest speakers at this monthly meeting of the society. READ MORE BELOW The program is at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 11th, 2024. Come early to find a parking […]
Mustang enthusiasts to tour central Arkansas on April 9th
You just might see a lot of Mustangs all at one time in April. The Great American Pony Drive is coming through Central Arkansas. It’s a group of Ford Mustang enthusiasts with members from across the nation. The Central Arkansas Mustangers are hosting the tour. If you’d like to get in on the fun, you […]
Bryant Historical Society to open new museum with ribbon cutting April 11th
The Bryant Historical Museum will commemorate the official opening of the Bryant Historical Museum on Thursday, April 11, 2024. There will be a ribbon cutting at 11:00 a.m. with the Bryant Chamber of Commerce and the public is invited. The museum is located at 200 SW 3rd Street, next to Bryant City Hall, in the […]
[VIDEO] Saline County marks a new point in history with groundbreaking for return of the Old River Bridge
UPDATE MARCH 11, 2024 The “Old River Bridge” is returning. The Saline County Judge’s Office held a groundbreaking on March 11th, 2024 to marking the beginning of the installation of the restored bridge. Once the installation is complete, the bridge will be the oldest in Arkansas in its original location. This bridge is a big […]
Hear County Judge tell the history of the Courthouse at gathering Feb 8th
Come see Saline County Judge, Matt Brumley speak on the history of the Saline County Courthouse. This will be on Thursday, February 8th beginning at 7:00 p.m. Get there early to get a good seat. Read more below The location is Saline County History & Heritage Society. The address is 123 North Market Street downtown […]
[VIDEO] See the Shoppach House Museum – Built in 1853 it is the oldest brick home in Saline County
For 170 years, the Shoppach House has graced the northern edge of the original plot of 80 acres of the City of Benton, Arkansas. It wasn’t the first built, but it is the oldest standing brick home in Saline County. Built by John Wilhelm Shoppach, the home’s bricks were formed and fired on site, according […]
Bryant Historical Society to meet Tuesday night at future museum
The Bryant Historical Society will meet Tuesday, September 19th, at 6:30 p.m. at 200 SW 3rd St in Bryant. This is the former fire station – and future museum building. The club is recruiting new members of all ages. Their purpose is to preserve happenings, places, and property for future residents and family. See the […]
Great Grandson tells the history of downtown Benton’s Smith-Caldwell Drugstore
After the sudden closing of Smith-Caldwell Drugstore on August 17, 2023, nostalgia grew for the years past with the historic pharmacy, soda fountain, boutique and registry. Mark Smith of Benton, Arkansas was gracious to share his account of the history of his family’s Smith-Caldwell Drugstore: With all the talk of the recent closing of Smith-Caldwell, my […]
Bryant Historical Society to Meet Tuesday Night
The Bryant Historical Society will meet Tuesday, August 15th, at 6:30 at the Bishop Park Grounds Office. The address is 6401 Boone Rd. The club is recruiting new members of all ages. Their purpose is to preserve happenings, places, and property for future residents and family. See the list of all the events in […]
Beloved entertainer Cactus Vick is the subject of history presentation August 10th
Cactus Vick, entertainer of Arkansas children in the 1960s and ’70s will be the subject of the presentation on Thursday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m. Come to see his daughter, Angela Vick Hall, speak about him at the Saline County History & Heritage Society. The address is 123 North Market Street downtown Benton. His name […]
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