Every kid needs a champ in their corner and the Bryant Youth Association is giving them just that. Read more below. The Bryant Youth Association (BYA) is thrilled to introduce its new official mascot, Champ — a courageous, kind-hearted bear who embodies the spirit, values, and resilience of the BYA community. Born in the […]
Learn the history of Arkansas Government at this presentation on July 10th
Join Saline County History & Heritage Society for the July program on the History of Arkansas Government. READ MORE BELOW WHO Mark Kalkbrenner will give the presentation. He is a history teacher at AR Connections Academy, as well as a Saline County resident. WHEN The event is Thursday, July 10th, 2025. The program begins at […]
Saline County’s contributions to WWII: Hear Shane Lind from MacArthur Museum speak at SCHHS
Join Saline County History & Heritage Society (SCHHS) for the June program on Saline County’s contributions to World War II. Shane Lind will present. He is the Program Coordinator at the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History in Little Rock. READ THE EVENT DETAILS BELOW. Mr. Lind has been with the MacArthur Museum since 2016. […]
Learn the history of Railways in Arkansas at this meeting March 20th
Join Saline County History & Heritage Society for the March program on Railroad History. 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 event is Thursday, March 20th, 2025. The program begins at 7:00 p.m. but […]
Learn the history of Old Fashioned Day at this presentation Oct 10th – Two days before the 50th Anniversary event
Join Saline County History & Heritage Society for the October program on the History of Old Fashioned Day, a 50 year old craft fair and fall festival held in downtown Benton and benefiting senior citizens. READ MORE BELOW WHAT Dustin Parsons and his mother, Sherry have dedicated themselves to ensuring this event continues for many […]
Learn about the Arkansas Quilt Trail at the History Society Aug 8th
Saline County History and Heritage Society presents “Stitches in Time – Discovering Arkansas’ Quilt Trail,” by Debby Susky, Saline County Quilt Trail Coordinator. READ MORE BELOW The event is Thursday, August 8th. The program begins at 7:00 p.m. but come early to get a good parking spot, a good seat and good conversation. The public […]
History Society presents Navajo Code Talkers in WWII; Public invited June 13th
Saline County History and Heritage Society presents “Navajo Code Talkers during WWII.” Come to this event Thursday, June 13th. The program begins at 7:00 p.m. but come early to get a good parking spot, a good seat and good conversation. READ MORE BELOW The public is invited and the event is free. The […]
History Society presents WWII in Arkansas, German Stasi; Public invited May 9th
Saline County History and Heritage Society presents WWII in Arkansas, with a special project on German Stasi. Come to this event Thursday, May 9th. The program begins at 7:00 p.m. but come early to get a good parking spot, a good seat and good conversation. READ MORE BELOW Guest speakers will be Beth and […]
Richey & Gardner tell “A History of Church in Saline County,” Thursday night in Benton
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 […]
Start calling this community club “Bryant Youth Association” instead
They will meet in the same place at Bishop Park, with the same phone number and the same faces. But according to a statement they released on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024, the Bryant Boys and Girls Club just because Bryant Youth Association. Read the full statement below: In a heartfelt and thoughtful decision, the Bryant […]