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Anarchy in Arkansas: The Brooks-Baxter War at 150

Symposium focusing on the 150th Anniversary of the Brooks-Baxter War in Arkansas.

5/14/25, 1:27 PM

Cold Cases: A Look at Two Unsolved Cases in the Southwest Arkansas Region

Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives Symposium focusing on two unsolved cold cases in the region. Symposium occurred on August 24, 2024.

5/15/25, 8:29 PM

Cold Cases: Investigating True Crime in History, Northeast Arkansas

Northeast Arkansas Regional Archives Symposium focusing on true crime history in the region. Symposium occurred on September 28, 2024.

5/16/25, 5:36 PM

Constitution Road Trip Symposium

Symposium focusing on the 150th Anniversary of the Arkansas State Constitution of 1874.

5/14/25, 1:53 PM

Vanished Utopias, Part 1 – The Search for Arkansas's Lost Tourist Attractions, Part 1: Hot Springs, Arkansas

Symposium focusing on vanished utopias. Part 1 is presented by Michael Schwarz, Owner of the Prairie Nation Creative. His presentation is on "Hot Springs, Cool History: Unearthing America's First Resort Town". Symposium occurred at the MacArthur Park Museum on April 26, 2025.

5/16/25, 3:45 PM

Vanished Utopias, Part 2 – From Dreams to Ruins: The Story of Monte Ne

Symposium focusing on vanished utopias. Part 2 is presented by Angie Albright, Director of the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. Her presentation is on "From Dreams to Ruins: The Story of Monte Ne". Symposium occurred at the MacArthur Park Museum on April 26, 2025.

5/16/25, 5:49 PM

Vanished Utopias, Part 3 – Happy Times in Southwest Arkansas: The Story of Arkla Village, Arkansas's First Theme Park

Symposium focusing on vanished utopias. Part 3 is presented by Revis Edmonds, Research Historian for Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism. His presentation is on "Happy Times in Southwest Arkansas: The Story of Arkla Village, Arkansas's First Theme Park". Symposium occurred at the MacArthur Park Museum on April 26, 2025.

5/20/25, 6:03 PM

Vanished Utopias, Part 4 – Springplaces Forgotten: Some Places to "Take the (Smelly) Waters" in Arkansas

Symposium focusing on vanished utopias. Part 4 is presented by Dr. David Ware, Director of the Arkansas State Archives. His presentation is on "Springplaces Forgotten: Some Places to "Take the (Smelly) Waters" in Arkansas". Symposium occurred at the MacArthur Park Museum on April 26, 2025.

5/21/25, 5:08 PM

Vanished Utopias, Part 5 – Dogpatch USA: Its Rise and Fall

Symposium focusing on vanished utopias. Part 5 is presented by Jane Wilkerson, Special Projects Archivist at the Arkansas State Archives. Her presentation is on "Dogpatch USA: Its Rise and Fall". Symposium occurred at the MacArthur Park Museum on April 26, 2025.

5/21/25, 7:34 PM