Prof. Terry Reynolds spoke to the Preservation Society on Monday February 3, 2014. He discussed his research relative to the Shreveport Waterworks and how that utility went from being privately held to publicly owned. It was interesting to learn the process that Shreveport employed...
The January meeting of the Preservation Society attracted a great crowd. Our speaker was retired Mississippi archaeologist Jack Elliott. He spoke about Fort Rosalie and Colonial Natchez.
Over 200 people attended the 2013 Christmas Open House at the Newton House Museum. Our thanks to our volunteers, cookie donors, NW Elementary Choir and Washington Middle School's Music Mix for making this event a success. Join us at the Newton House in 2014 for a new slate of...
Terry Winschel, former park historian at the Vicksburg National Military Park, drew a crowd of almost 80 people to the SouthArk Library Auditorium on November 7th. The lecture covered importance of the Vicksburg campaign and its strategic value to the outcome of the War Between the...
Dr. Dan Littlefield, a well-known expert on Native American history, once again attracted a great crowd at the Newton House Museum. He spoke to the society two years ago and this second presentation proved to be just as informative as the lecture in 2011.
The 2013 Keeping History Alive Banquet is behind us and once again drew an excellent crowd. Over a hundred people attended and enjoyed an entertaining presentation by Ted Jones about Louisiana's colorful politics. Senator David Pryor introduced Mr. Jones. The 2013...
Dr. Jamie Brandon gave a great presentation about the recent archaeological digs at Dooley's Ferry (Hempstead County, Arkansas). Our thanks to Larry's Rexall for the donation of a door prize for the October meeting.
The Preservation Society welcomed Butler Center genealogist Rhonda Stewart. She discussed her extensive research on her own family, including Civil War veteran Richard Toombs. Mr. Toombs served in the 3rd Regiment (Infantry) of the USCT. Our thanks to Ms. Stewart for...
The public history forum in Strong (8-16-2103) attracted a good crowd of citizens interested in local history. A lively discussion was held about historic Hillsboro, Strong and the environs of both communities. The SAHF would like to thank our co-host Dorathy Boulden (Barton...
A crowd of around 30 people attended the screening of the MGM Battle of Gettysburg documentary film on Monday 22 July 2013. The 1950's short subject film was nominated for two academy awards in 1955. The film was followed by additional remarks from the SAHF director,...
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