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Can You See my Dust?: Tales of the Adventurous Life of John Bell, Jr.

Sat, Jul 27

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Fort Smith

Join the FSMH on Saturday, July 27 at 1:00 pm as we welcome Lisa Bell-Wilson, the daughter of the late, legendary artist, John Bell, Jr. Mrs. Bell-Wilson will present a program and discuss her book “Can You See my Dust?: Tales of the Adventurous Life of John Bell, Jr.” Her book

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Can You See my Dust?: Tales of the Adventurous Life of John Bell, Jr.
Can You See my Dust?: Tales of the Adventurous Life of John Bell, Jr.

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Jul 27, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Fort Smith, 320 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901, USA

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Join the Fort Smith Museum of History on Saturday, July 27 at 1:00 pm as we welcome Lisa Bell-Wilson, the daughter of the late, legendary artist, John Bell, Jr. Mrs. Bell-Wilson will present a program and discuss her book “Can You See my Dust?: Tales of the Adventurous Life of John Bell, Jr.” Her book is a memoir of the life and times of the her father and artist, John Bell, Jr. Mr. Bell  was afflicted with cerebral palsy but overcame his physical limitations to become a successful artist in a time before the accessibility laws of the Americans with Disabilities act.

Doors open at 12:30 pm, program begins at 1:00 pm.

Books will be available at the program. Cash and cards accepted.

Refreshments provided.

Regular admission fees apply; FSMH Members are FREE.

Lisa Bell-Wilson was born in Fayetteville, and raised in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She lives in Conway, Arkansas…

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The Fort Smith Museum of History is located in the old downtown of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Being the oldest functioning museum in the state, we present a fascinating reflection of the people and culture that built the city and surrounding region.

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320 Rogers Avenue

Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901

(479) 783-7841

info@fortsmithmuseum.com

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The annual meeting of the Fort Smith Museum of History is held on the fourth Thursday of June unless rescheduled by the Executive Committee with at least a 20-day notice to the Association. Attendance is open to Association members in good standing. Any member wishing to add a topic to the Annual Meeting agenda shall notify the President ten (10) days prior to the annual meeting by email. The topic will be ten (10) minutes or less. 

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