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 […]
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 […]
Saline County Properties that are on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places in Saline County See more detail, along with photos here: http://www.arkansaspreservation.com/Default.aspx?CCID=27663&FID=418875&ExcludeBoolFalse=True&ID=/Historic-Properties/National-Register/national-register-listings-search-results Andrew Hunter House (Bryant – Saline County) W. of Bryant on AR 5 ca. 1870 frame house of Methodist Church pioneer Listed in National Register of Historic Places on 12/12/1976. Benton Commercial Historic District (Benton – Saline County) Portions of 100 and 200 […]