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Opening program: Arkansas Arkansaw: A State and Its Reputation

Tue, Jun 09

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Fort Smith Museum of History

The Fort Smith Museum of History, in partnership with University of Arkansas–Fort Smith, invites the public to the opening program for Arkansas Arkansaw: A State and Its Reputation, featuring special guest speaker Mr. Tom Wing.

Opening program: Arkansas Arkansaw: A State and Its Reputation
Opening program: Arkansas Arkansaw: A State and Its Reputation

Time & Location

Jun 09, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Fort Smith Museum of History, 320 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901, USA

Guests

About the event

The Fort Smith Museum of History, in partnership with University of Arkansas–Fort Smith, invites the public to the opening program for Arkansas Arkansaw: A State and Its Reputation on Tuesday, June 9, at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are available through fortsmithmuseum.org. Admission is free for FSMH members.


The evening will feature special guest speaker Tom Wing, Assistant Professor of History at UAFS and Director of the Drennen-Scott House. A museum professional, historian, and award-winning preservationist with nearly three decades of experience, Wing is widely recognized for his work in public history, interpretation, and historic preservation. He has appeared on the Discovery Channel, History Channel, Smithsonian Channel, and PBS, and has spent more than 20 years teaching history at UAFS.


Developed by the Old State House Museum as part of the Arkansas Heritage traveling exhibit program, Arkansas Arkansaw: A State and Its Reputation is inspired by the acclaimed book by Brooks Blevins. The exhibition explores…


Tickets

  • Adult (16 and Up)

    $10.00

    +$0.25 ticket service fee

  • Senior (65+)

    $8.00

    +$0.20 ticket service fee

  • Vets, 1st Res, & Milt. (w/ID)

    $8.00

    +$0.20 ticket service fee

  • UAFS, ACHE, CAJC (w/ID)

    $0.00

  • Child (6-15 years)

    $6.00

    +$0.15 ticket service fee

  • Child (5 and Under)

    $0.00

  • FSMH Member (w/ID)

    $0.00

Total

$0.00

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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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320 Rogers Avenue

Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901

(479) 783-7841

info@fortsmithmuseum.com

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