Hannah

What innovative strategies can the Washington County Historical Society implement to engage younger generations in local history and heritage preservation?

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On this Day in Fayetteville History - September 9, 1871 - 154 Years Ago - Messers Raleigh and Harrison have now established successful operations in Fayetteville a soap factory and are manufacturing an excellent article called “Eureka Soap. ” You can’t purchase it for a trifle and it is a tip top article of personal soap.

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Sarah

How can partnerships with other local organizations enhance the effectiveness of the Washington County Historical Society's mission to celebrate and preserve the area's history?

WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY-INC

On this Day in Fayetteville and Washington County History - September 9, 1974 - 51 Years ago on a Sunday morning in Fayetteville, this Army helicopter from Fort Sill, Oklahoma, carried and placed the steeple on the Washington County Courthouse, a spectacle for anyone who saw it fly across town. The Northwest Arkansas Times reported that the entire Fayetteville Police Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, and 30 members of the National Guard were on standby to keep spectators at a distance as the steeple was being placed, replacing one put there in 1965. Were you there.

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Paul

Just visited the Headquarters House and learned so much about Arkansan history! 💚 Thank you for all that you do to keep our heritage alive. Looking forward to more tours and events!

Daniela

What an incredible effort by the Washington County Historical Society! 🙌 It’s so important to preserve our history for future generations. Can't wait to participate in the next event!