Old Independence Regional Museum’s Valentine’s Day fundraiser “Love Bites” on Feb. 14th
Sweet Makers Still Needed for Museum Fundraiser Are you the best sweet maker in town? Prove it! Old Independence Regional Museum will hold a Valentine’s Day fundraiser to raise money for operations. “Love Bites” will take place at 7p.m. Saturday, February 14th at...
41st Annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism March 8-10, 2015, in Texarkana for First Time
Arkansas’s premiere tourism event strives to create “Tourism Without Borders” Tourism partners from across the state will join together at the 41st Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism, to be held March 8-10 at the Arkansas Convention Center in Texarkana. The...
Old Independence Regional Museum’s World War II Exhibit Opens Feb. 8th! Realistic and Authentic!
It has been 70 years since World War II ended. Old Independence Regional Museum will officially open its new exhibit “Remembering World War II’s End” on Sunday, February 8, at 2 p.m. Memories of that war still haunt some. Photographs, letters, and objects remain...
“Build A Bluebird House Workshop” February 7th, 2015 at Jacksonport State Park
Spring is just around the corner and February is the perfect time to build your very own bluebird house to take home with you. Along with building the birdhouse, instruction will be provided on the proper placement of the birdhouse in order to attract those beautiful...
Batesville Museum Presents Home School Day: Lasting Legacy in honor of Black History Month on February 23
In honor of Black History Month, Old Independence Regional Museum will be holding a Home School Day on Monday, February 23, 2015 entitled “Lasting Legacy”. This day will spotlight some of the stories of slaves, soldiers, freemen, farmers, ministers, and business...
BAAC Valentine’s Day fundraiser “Love Bites” Saturday, February 14th!
Sweet Makers Needed for Museum Fundraiser Are you the best sweet maker in town? Prove it! Old Independence Regional Museum will hold a Valentine’s Day fundraiser to raise money for operations. “Love Bites” will take place at 7p.m. Saturday, February 14th at the...
Jacksonport State Park to host Healing Herbal Teas Workshop January 31, 2015
When it's cold outside, a piping hot cup of savory, healthful herbal tea is just what the doctor ordered! In this 2-hour hands-on workshop, participants will be introduced to several different varieties of native herbal or medicinal teas. The focus of this workshop...
Batesville Museum Offers Free Program for Senior Citizens starting January 27, call soon for reservations!
Old Independence Regional Museum will be offering the 1st in our series of senior programs for 2015. On Tuesday, January 27, Humanities Educator, Amanda Nikkel will lead a short program about Mardi Gras traditions. Afterward, museum volunteer, Frances Mathis will...
Main Street Batesville’s 2015 Winter Gala on January 30 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Main Street Batesville has announced plans for the 2015 Winter Gala. The Gala will begin at 6:30 p.m. on January 30 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church located 3800 Harrison Street in Batesville. Tickets are $25 for individuals and $45 for couples. Ticket locations include...