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Fort Smith Historical Society presents Thomas Jacques and "King Biscuit Time" Program

Tue, Nov 18

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Fort Smith

Thomas Jacques, Assistant Director, Host of “King Biscuit Time” at Arkansas Heritage and Interim Director at the Delta Cultural Center presents a history of "King Biscuit Flower Hour".

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Fort Smith Historical Society presents Thomas Jacques and "King Biscuit Time" Program
Fort Smith Historical Society presents Thomas Jacques and "King Biscuit Time" Program

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Nov 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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

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The Fort Smith Historical Society presents special guest, Thomas Jacques, Assistant Director, Host of “King Biscuit Time” at Arkansas Heritage and Interim Director at the Delta Cultural Center as he presents a history of the "King Biscuit Flower Hour". The FSHS monthly meeting will take place at the Fort Smith Museum of History beginning at 6:00 p,m on Tuesday, November 18, (doors open at 5:30). "King Biscuit Time" dates to 1941 and is the longest running blues radio program in America. The show is live from KFFA Radio and the Delta Cultural Center in Helena, AR. Jacques will present a program on the history of the radio show--including the much loved Blues musicians that frequented the show over the years. The Fort Smith Historical Society welcomes all to their November meeting at the Fort Smith Museum of History to experience this special musical history presentation.

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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 area..

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