South Arkansas Historical Preservation Society

SAHPS News and Press Releases

'Haunted' tour explores sordid history in El Dorado

by Matthew Hutcheson | November 6, 2022 at 4:00 a.m.

Every nook and cranny in downtown El Dorado is filled with history, and not all of it is particularly pleasant.

The South Arkansas Historical Preservation Society presented a special Halloween tour of downtown the...

Tinker Tuesdays 2022

June 21, 2022 - El Dorado News-Times

Steve Biernacki of the South Arkansas Historical Preservation Society leads an archeological dig during the Union County Public Library System's summer reading program. (Contributed)

Mayhaw Festival 'biggest ever,' says organizer

by Matthew Hutcheson | May 8, 2022 at 12:00 a.m.  

The 30th annual Mayhaw Festival was held on Saturday and the weather remained sunny throughout the day as crowds enjoyed the South Arkansas Historical Preservation Society's event.

Countless vendors plied their...

St. Louis addition remembered as hub of Black-owned businesses, community Work begins on ID’in

by Caitlan Butler | August 5, 2022 at 12:00 a.m.

A family with deep ties to El Dorado gathered Thursday afternoon at the South Arkansas Historical Preservation Society's Gallery of History to share details of late patriarch Lonnie Mitchell's life as part of an ongoing...

Festival Highlights Arkansas History, Literature

by Matt Hutcheson | July 17, 2022 at 12:00 a.m. - El Dorado News-Times

 

The South Arkansas Community College Library hosted the 5th annual South Arkansas Literary Festival on Saturday and showcased several varied speakers with backgrounds in literature, history...

SACC Rotating Arts Exhibit

by Matthew Hutcheson | September 25, 2022 at 12:00 a.m. - El Dorado Newstimes

 

The El Dorado Conference Center is livening up its space with new rotating exhibits courtesy of the South Arkansas Historical Preservation Society and the South Arkansas Arts...

Gallery of History Indoor Cabin

Thanks to April Hoover for an amazing job on our “indoor cabin” as we continue the overhaul of the Gallery of History. We can’t wait for the day when we can safely open the doors to everyone.

Fitzgerald Collection Documentary

Click here to watch the Fitzgerald Collection Documentary at Vimeo, or scan the QR code below to watch on your mobile device.