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| Arkansas History Commission, Sept. 12, 2019, Photo courtesy of Chairman Jason Hendren |
The Arkansas History Commission explored some southern
Arkansas history during its most-recent quarterly meeting Thursday, Sept. 12,
at the South Arkansas Historical Preservation Society’s Gallery of History and
the Newton House Museum in El Dorado.
“The Commission decided early on to hold meetings in various
locations around the state to gain a broader appreciation of Arkansas history,”
said Jason Hendren, chairman.
The Commission held its May 2019 at Powhatan Historic State
Park in Lawrence County. Previous quarterly meetings also occurred at the
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History and the Arkansas
Department of Heritage.
Commissioners and ASA staff discussed the excellent programs
and projects of the Arkansas State Archives. They also talked about ways to
expand the preservation of important state records and historical resources
at the Arkansas State Archives for the future. A subcommittee of the Arkansas
History Commission plans to review the issue and make recommendations to the
full Commission at the next quarterly meeting.
After the meeting, commissioners toured the museum, learned
from a living history re-enactor about the historic Newton House and enjoyed an
antebellum-inspired meal complete with mayhaw jelly. The Arkansas History
Commission and the Arkansas State Archives greatly appreciate the South
Arkansas Historical Preservation Society sharing the intriguing history of El
Dorado.
The Arkansas History Commission meetings are open to the
public. The next meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at the
Arkansas State Archives in Little Rock.
