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 7 PM for a special presentation by our 2026 history scholarship awardee, Claire Matthews, on the Mary Lake Monastery. Located at 123 N. Market Street in downtown Benton.

Show your support for history by attending this presentation, and bring a friend. There’s no charge to attend, and guests are welcome.

However, if you’d like to become a supporting member of the SCHHS, it’s $25 per year per household which helps to sustain our non-profit in educating the community on the county’s history, preservation of our great heritage, and providing a space for research.

Browse MySaline’s list of all the events in Saline County at www.mysaline.com/events.

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