South Arkansas Historical Foundation & the Newton House Museum
The South Arkansas Historical Foundation is a 501-c-3 not-for-profit located in El Dorado, Arkansas. The Foundation’s principal property is the beautiful Newton House Museum. Located on Jackson Street, this historic Greek Revival home has authentic décor that reflects its antebellum construction (circa 1849). As the only antebellum home open to the public in El Dorado, it offers a glimpse into the rich history of southern Arkansas.
The Foundation also hosts the annual Mayhaw Festival, free educational programs (September through May), and a Speakers Series co-sponsored by South Arkansas Community College. Membership is available through the Preservation Society support organization.
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Preservation Society draws excellent crowd
State Archaeologist Ann Early drew a wonderful crowd of almost 30 patrons at the Monday meeting. She gave an excellent presentation regarding...Read moreSchool age art contest winners - Mayhaw Festival
Mayhaw Festival -- art contest winners (by age/grade) 8th grade --- 1. Clayton Bolding 2. Annabelle Rogers 3. Airam Sanchez 5-6 Grade --- 1....Read moreReynolds Lecture Draws Great Crowd
The April Preservation Society meeting attracted a great crowd of over 25 people. Rob Reynolds discussed the impact of technological...Read moreSpeakers Series Program
The March 12th Speakers Series program attracted 48 patrons. Our thanks to SouthArk (our co-sponsor) for their assistance. Also our...Read more