Calendar of Events

The Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission will sanction suitable events and activities throughout Arkansas during the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, 2011-2015. During the time leading up to the sesquicentennial, the ACWSC website will include a calendar of Civil War-related events taking place around the state.

If you have an event you would like included in the ACWSC calendar of events, please send the location, date, etc., to acwsc@arkansasheritage.org.

The Commission has established procedures under which activities to be held between 2011 and 2015 will be permitted to display the Commission logo. Please click here for a copy of the ACWSC logo use request form and here for a copy of the ACWS logo use procedures guidelines. The ACWSC logo is a registered trademark and can be used only with the written permission of the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission. Events that have received permission to use the ACWSC logo are marked with the Commission logo on the list below.

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Dr. Gary Gallagher Presentation, August 5, 2010
CONTACT:
University of Central Arkansas
201 Donaghey Ave.
Conway, AR 72035
Ph: (501) 852-2394
http://www.uca.edu/outreach/profdev/historysymposium.php

Dr. Gary Gallagher, the John L. Nau III professor in History of the American Civil War at the University of Virginia, will make a free special presentation at 7:30 p.m. at the Student Center Ballroom at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. It is free and open to the public.
 
Dr. Gallagher's speech is associated with the Conference on Teaching the Social Studies: War and its Impact on Society, which will be held on August 6. For more information, call (501) 852-2394.



Slavery and Law in Arkansas, August 6, 2010
CONTACT:
Old State House Museum
300 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72205
Ph: (501) 324-9685
http://www.oldstatehouse.org/
info@oldstatehouse.org

Kelly Jones, a doctoral candidate at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, will present a program on slavery and the law in Arkansas at the next Brown Bag Lecture at the Old State House Museum. The event will begin at noon on Friday, April 6. Admission is free; if you bring a sack lunch, beverages will be provided.



Webb Civil War Collection, August 8, 2010
CONTACT:
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
506 E. Douglas St.
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
Ph: (479) 846-2990
http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/prairiegrovebattlefield/
holly.houser@arkansas.gov

Local residents and park volunteers C.W. and Ann Webb will display their collection of Civil War artifacts from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Hindman Hall Visitor Center.



NWACWHT Meeting, August 9, 2010
CONTACT:
Northwest Arkansas Civil War Heritage Trail
506 E. Douglas
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
Ph: (479) 846-2990
alan.thompson@arkansas.gov

The Northwest Arkansas Civil War Heritage Trail will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, August 9, in the Latta Barn at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park. The public is encouraged to attend meeting. For more information, call Alan Thompson at (479) 846-2990.



Cannon Firing Demonstration, August 14, 2010
CONTACT:
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
506 E. Douglas St.
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
Ph: (479) 846-2990
http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/prairiegrovebattlefield/
holly.houser@arkansas.gov

Cannon firing demonstrations are scheduled every hour from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  See the smoke, hear the boom, smell black powder burning, and feel the Civil War experience come to life.  Contact the park for further details.  Dog Trot House in the Ozark Village - Admission: Free, presented by volunteer re-enactors from the 1st Arkansas Light Artillery. Admission: Free .



NEACWHT Meeting, August 17, 2010
CONTACT:
Danny Honnoll
216 Hillpoint Cove
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Ph: (870) 926-2985
danny@honnoll.com

The Northeast Arkansas Civil War Heritage Trail will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 17, at the Fisthboat Restaurant at 3905 E. Nettleton in Jonesboro. The public is welcome at this meeting.



Sesquicentennial Information Meeting, August 17, 2010
CONTACT:
Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission
2500 S. Main St.
Hope, AR 71801
Ph: (501) 324-9886
www.arkansascivilwar150.com
acwsc@arkansasheritage.org

To familiarize Arkansans with planned programs and activities of the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission, an informational meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17, at the Lecture Hall of the Science and Technology Center at the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope, located at 2500 S. Main St. Topics to be discussed include:

  • Civil War Sesquicentennial Historical Markers
  • Civil War Sesquicentennial Passport Program
  • Annual Themes
  • Sanctioning of Local Events
  • Civil War Sesquicentennial Grants
  • Heritage Tourism.

This meeting is targeted to residents of Hempstead, Lafayette, Miller, Little River and Howard counties, though everyone is invited to attend.

For more information or to RSVP, call Mark Christ at (501) 324-9886, email him at acwsc@arkansasheritage.org, or write him at Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission, 1500 Tower Building, 323 Center Street, Little Rock, AR 72201.



Burgess Civil War Collection, August 22, 2010
CONTACT:
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
506 E. Douglas
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
Ph: (479) 846-2990
http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/prairiegrovebattlefield/
holly.houser@arkansas.gov

Local Civil War enthusiast Steve Burgess will display and discuss Civil War items from his personal collection from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Hindman Hall Visitor Center. Admission is free.



Civil War Roundtable of Arkansas, August 24, 2010
CONTACT:
Civil War Roundtable of Arkansas
600 Pleasant Valley Drive
Little Rock, AR 72207
http://www.civilwarbuff.org/
arcivilwarbuff@gmail.com

Dr. Bill Gurley will discuss "Confederate Grizzlies: Mosby M. Parson and his Confederate Missouri Division" at 7 p.m. at 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.



Sesquicentennial Information Meeting, August 24, 2010
CONTACT:
Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission
427 Main Street
Van Buren, AR 72956
Ph: (501) 324-9886
www.arkansascivilwar150.com
acwsc@arkansasheritage.org

To familiarize Arkansans with planned programs and activities of the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission, an informational meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 24, at the King Opera House at 427 Main Street in Van Buren. Topics to be discussed include:

  • Civil War Sesquicentennial Historical Markers
  • Civil War Sesquicentennial Passport Program
  • Annual Themes
  • Sanctioning of Local Events
  • Civil War Sesquicentennial Grants
  • Heritage Tourism.

This meeting is targeted to residents of Crawford, Sebastian, Franklin and Logan counties, though everyone is invited to attend.

For more information or to RSVP, call Mark Christ at (501) 324-9886, email him at acwsc@arkansasheritage.org, or write him at Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission, 1500 Tower Building, 323 Center Street, Little Rock, AR 72201.




War Stories: The Battle of Arkansas Post, August 26, 2010
CONTACT:
Jacksonville Museum of Arkansas Military History
100 Veterans Circle
Jacksonville, AR 72076
Ph: (501) 241-1943
http://www.jaxmilitarymuseum.org/index.html
dkduggarmilitarymuseum@centurytel.net

Mark K. Christ of the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission will present a program about the battle of Arkansas Post as part of the museum's War Stories series. The museum will open at 6 p.m. and the program will begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $2.



Reed's Bridge Cannon Dedication, August 27, 2010
CONTACT:
Reed's Bridge Battlefield Preservation Society
Highway 161
Jacksonville, AR 72076
Ph: (501) 831-8427
ah182@comcast.net

The Reed's Bridge Battlefield Preservation Society will host a dedication ceremony at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 27, for the two cannon that have been donated for display on the battlefield. The dedication will be held at the battlefield park on the east side of Highway 161 just south of Bayou Meto, and the public is invited to attend.



Battle of Reed's Bridge Re-Enactment, September 11, 2010 - September 12, 2010
CONTACT:
Reed's Bridge Battlefield Preservation Society
Highway 161
Jacksonville, AR 72076
Ph: (501) 831-8427
ah182@comcast.net

The Reed's Bridge Battlefield Preservation Society will be held at the battlefield, which is located on the east side of Highway 161 just south of Bayou Meto, on September 11 and 12. Camps will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. both days, and battle re-enactments will be held at 2 p.m. each day. The event is free and open to the public.



Civil War Lectures, October 2, 2010
CONTACT:
Pea Ridge National Military Park
15930 Highway 62
Pea Ridge, AR 72732
Ph: 479-451-8122
http://www.nps.gov/peri

Heritage Trail Partners will sponsor two lecture at Pea Ridge National Military Park on October 2. At noon University of Arkansas history professor Daniel Sutherland will speak on guerrillas in Northwest Arkansas. From 1:15 to 2:15 the Prairie County Avengers will provide musical entertainment followed by Dr. William Piston of Missouri State University at 2:30. He will speak on the Missouri State Guard.



Haunted Battlefield Tour, October 23, 2010
CONTACT:
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
506 E. Douglas St.
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
Ph: (479) 846-2990
http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/prairiegrovebattlefield/
holly.houser@arkansas.gov

Haunted Battlefield Tour - 7 to 10:30 p.m. Tour groups will be guided from the amphitheater to the front of the historic Borden House along part of the park's walking trail. We'll also go down into the valley where the heaviest fighting occurred during the actual Battle of Prairie Grove. Chances are good that there will be a few scary surprises along the way. Tours depart every 20 to 30 minutes. The last tour will leave at 10 p.m. Parking is available at the east Borden House entrance.  Meet at the park Amphitheatre. Admission: $2 adults, $1 children.



Civil War Roundtable of Arkansas, October 26, 2010
CONTACT:
Civil War Roundtable of Arkansas
600 Pleasant Valley Drive
Little Rock, AR 72207
http://www.civilwarbuff.org/
arcivilwarbuff@gmail.com

Dr. William Shea will discuss "The Trans-Mississippi Army." The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at 600 Pleasant Valley Drive and the public is welcome and encouraged to attend.



Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission Meeting, October 27, 2010
CONTACT:
Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission
One Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201
Ph: (501) 324-9886
http://www.arkansascivilwar150.com/
acwsc@arkansasheritage.org

The Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission will meet beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 27, in the 4th-floor conference room of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism at One Capitol Mall in Little Rock. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.



Battle of Prairie Grove Re-enactment, December 4, 2010 - December 5, 2010
CONTACT:
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
506 E. Douglas St.
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
Ph: 479-846-2990
http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/prairiegrovebattlefield
holly.houser@arkansas.gov

The original Battle of Prairie Grove, fought on December 7, 1862, saw about 22,000 soldiers fighting most of the day, with about 2,700 killed, wounded, or missing. Every even-numbered year, Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park hosts a battle reenactment. During the weekend there will be many lead and self-guided activities including tours through the Union, Confederate, and civilian camps, various military drills, cooking, spinning, and lace making demonstrations along with other living history programs. "Sutlers Row" features a number of vendors selling 19th century reproduction, books, and souvenirs. The battle demonstration begins at 1 p.m. each day, featuring charges and counterattacks by Union and Confederate infantry and cavalry. The reenactment is held on the actual battlefield near the historic Borden House. Contact the park (closer to event time) for a detailed schedule. Reenactors, contact the park to register. - Admission: Free. Parking is $5 per vehicle.



War Chronicles I: Independence County's Civil War, 1861-1862, January 21, 2011 - January 29, 2011
CONTACT:
Independence County Historical Society
2005 White Drive
Batesville, AR 72501
glankford@sbcglobal.net

The Independence County Historical Society and Batesville Community Theatre will sponsor this readers' theater production, which will feature eyewitness acounts of the Civil War in Independence County. The event will be held at Independence Hall at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville.



Officially Sanctioned EventArkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Kick-Off Event, April 30, 2011
CONTACT:
Old State House Museum
300 W. Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
Ph: (501) 324-9685
http://www.oldstatehouse.com/
info@oldstatehouse.org

Detailed information will be added regarding this event.



Officially Sanctioned Event150th Anniversary Battle of Prairie Grove Re-enactment, December 1, 2012 - December 2, 2012
CONTACT:
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
506 E. Douglas Street
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
Ph: 479-846-2990
http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/prairiegrovebattlefield
holly.houser@arkansas.gov

The park will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Prairie Grove; original Battle of Prairie Grove, fought on December 7, 1862, saw about 22,000 soldiers fighting most of the day, with about 2,700 killed, wounded, or missing. Every even-numbered year, Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park hosts a battle reenactment. During the weekend there will be many lead and self-guided activities including tours through the Union, Confederate, and civilian camps, various military drills, cooking, spinning, and lace making demonstrations along with other living history programs. "Sutlers Row" features a number of vendors selling 19th century reproduction, books, and souvenirs. The battle demonstration begins at 1 p.m. each day, featuring charges and counterattacks by Union and Confederate infantry and cavalry. The reenactment is held on the actual battlefield near the historic Borden House. Contact the park (closer to event time) for a detailed schedule. Reenactors, contact the park to register. - Admission: Free. Parking is $5 per vehicle.

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