Come explore with us! We are open 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Tuesday through Saturday.
Our mission is to provide our community with resources to learn its history.
We offer self-guided tours, school tours, Family Days throughout the year, homeschool classes, other resources to research your family or community histories, and much more.
Our Organization
Mission:
The acquisition and preservation of artifacts and archival materials significant to the history of Independence County, Arkansas, and the surrounding counties.
Making these materials available for research.
Providing history-based education for the public through exhibits and programs.
Vision:
To be recognized as the leading historical resource in North Central Arkansas for interpreting and sharing history in ways that inspire others.
Values:
Effectively stewarding all resources entrusted to our care and use.
Communicating openly and honestly, both internally and externally.
Inspiring a desire for learning in our visitors.
Fostering an appreciation of all peoples connected to our region.
Sneak Peek of New Exhibits
We are working to bring new life to old exhibits, and transform existing exhibits into new places to learn. Almost every room within the walls of the museum as well as the garden outside is going to look significantly different within the next few years. Click below to learn more.
1st Quarter Events
January 8: Quilting with Ruth
January 18: Historical Society Meeting
January 23: School Tour
February 5: Quilting with Ruth