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 […]
Gann Museum in Downtown Benton closed temporarily; Meanwhile, see online offerings
The Gann Museum will be closed temporarily for maintenances issues, according to a spokesperson for the Saline County Library. The Museum operates under the Library’s umbrella and budget. Until it reopens, the public can browse the digital collections at www.GannMuseum.com. SCHOOL DOWN 👇 TO READ ABOUT THE MUSEUM & SEE THE PHOTO GALLERY The Museum […]
Find all the local quilt block art installations and join the Saline County Quilt Trail with your own
Have you ever been traveling and seen a barn with a painted square quilt block on the side or end of the barn? How stunning the barn looked in the landscape! This is reminiscent of the barn stars and “hex” stars on barns and other structures in southeast Pennsylvania, started centuries ago by Amish […]
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 […]
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 […]
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