Events
Meet Our New Director Reception
February 06, 2020
Please join us for cake, punch and coffee from 5:30-7:30 pm on Thursday, February 6th as we welcome Caroline Speir as the new Executive Director of the Fort Smith Museum of History. Caroline has been with the museum since 2008, when she began as a Historical Interpreter. In 2009, she became our Exhibit Designer. She will graduate from the University of Arkansas Fort Smith with her B. A. in History/Public History in May 2020.
Trivia Night at the Museum!
February 13, 2020
Show what you know! Get your team of 2-6 people together for Trivia Night at the Museum. The date is Thursday, February 13th from 6-8 pm. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 teams. Cost is $10 per person. Drinks and snacks will be for sale during the event. Help support the museum and have fun with friends! Call 783-7841 for more info or to make a reservation, or you can reserve here at the bottom of this page. No refunds if cancelled within 7 days of event, please.
Pardi Gras 2020
February 22, 2020
Join the Fort Smith Museum of History for our biggest fundraiser, Pardi Gras! on February 22, 2020 at the Fort Smith Convention Center. The evening includes cocktails, an excellent Cajun dinner, a live auction, fun buy-in parties and grooving to the music of Memphis Soul, Dallas' premier Motown and dance band. Tickets for the event are $125 per person or $1000 for a table of 8. You can now purchase tickets online! See below how to make your secured transaction online through PayPal.
Check out Memphis Soul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-iDoqVVVjg
Local Color Radio Hour Live!
March 07, 2020
Join us for a spotlight on local music, history, culture, comedy, variety, Vaudeville and more with music by Joe Hardin, Maggie Jones, The Numskulls, Eric Mathews, Dennis Siler, Katrina Brandli and more. Also starring Caroline Speir with What's On Display and Little Known Facts, the latest from the Needmore Hardware Store, interviews, trivia and more. All tickets are $10 at the door the day of the show or buy advance tickets here on this page below. No refunds if cancelled within 7 days of the show, please. This edition will be at the King Opera House, 427 Main Street in Van Buren. Show time is at 7pm, the lobby opens at 6pm.
Meet Our New Director Reception
February 06, 2017
Thank you, B. G. Hendrix, for your service to our state and community.
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February 06, 2017
Thank you, B. G. Hendrix, for your service to our state and community.