Saline County Preservation, Inc. (SCP) invites the public to gather with other Saline County folks who love preserving history, for the 2nd Annual Historical Summit. It’s Saturday, July 7th at 9:00 a.m. at the Saline County Courthouse. In this event, participants get five minutes at the microphone to tell about your family or organization and […]
Bryant Eagle Scout to Dedicate Cemetery Renovation on Thursday
A Boy Scout in Bryant has renovated Wilhelm/Rose Garden Cemetery for his Eagle Scout project with the help of Saline County Preservation, Inc. An event to dedicate the work will be held at the cemetery Thursday, August 24th at 6:30 p.m. The cemetery is on the west side Springhill Road to just north of Hilltop Road. […]
Local Citizens and Organizations Work Together to Restore Clock at City Hall
A crowd gathered Tuesday afternoon at Benton City Hall to dedicate a newly restored clock tower. The Benton chapter of Lion’s Club International led this project as a community service, and many local entities helped to pay for the parts and repairs. Dick Welch of the Lion’s Club thanked everyone who helped with the project, […]
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 […]