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 […]
Browse the map of Museums & Historical Places in Saline County Arkansas
Saline County has many museums and historical places that are worth visiting or learning more about. See below for 📌MAPS & VIDEOS🎬 of these special places. MAPS Click links on the map for info on museums and historical places in Saline County Arkansas. Scroll down more for videos! • Saline County Courthouse • Saline County […]
Yard Sale Fundraiser Set for April 22nd for Historic Home in Benton
The members of Saline County Preservation Inc. will have yard sale on April 22 from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to support all of our projects. Jenny Carlisle is one of the event organizers from the group. She says, “We are the ones refurbishing the historical markers around town, and also the clock in front […]
“Boy Hero: The Story of David O. Dodd” to Play at the Royal Theatre Oct 6-9
In honor of the 170th anniversary of the birth of David O. Dodd in 1846, the Royal Players of the historic Royal Theatre in Benton will produce a new fact-based play about Dodd. The full-length play, Boy Hero: The Story of David O. Dodd, was written by Dr. Nancy Hendricks and is being directed by […]