South Sebastian County Historical Society

06/02/2026

Greenwood's Been family. "There were ten of us boys and each one had a sister." 😊

06/01/2026

It's a pleasure to see local businesses celebrate their roots. The late Barling historian Lilly Wingfield often shared memories of this historic structure, once the Maness School.

05/30/2026

It is so encouraging to see children having fun at the Redwine Pioneer Schoolhouse. Some of us remember the waning days of the one room schoolhouse. A favorite tradition was the annual box supper. Girls made a special lunch and packed it in a beautifully decorated shoebox. Boys bid on the lunches. The winning boy got to share the box lunch with its creator. Anyone recall those days?

05/29/2026

William Henry and Adelaide Izell lived in the Palestine community on the south side of Greenwood following the Civil War. William Henry was one of the soldiers surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant by Robert E. Lee at the Appamatox courthouse on April 9, 1865. Did you know you can read about William Henry and many others in back copies of our journal, The Key? Call 479-274-8351 or email [email protected] and learn how you can get a copy.

05/29/2026

Turkey Track Bluegrass Festival helps keep our bluegrass heritage alive. June 11-13 at Turkey Track Bluegrass Park on Highway 250 near Waldron.

05/27/2026

We strive to be a place where you can gain a sense of our past, chat with friendly folks and have fun. If you've considered being a volunteer, reach out to us at [email protected]. And plan to attend one of our meetings and get to know us. Next meeting: June 15, 7 pm, Farmers Bank.

05/27/2026

Author, educator and historian Jerry Harris Moore is our June 15 speaker. You are invited to bring your copy of his book, "I Changed My Name" for his signature. He will not bring books. You can order your copy online at your favorite source- Amazon, Books a Million, Target, Barnes and Noble, etc.
June 15, 7 PM
Farmers Bank, Greenwood

05/26/2026

Jerry Harris Moore, our June 15 presenter, is an educator, historian and former radio personality. A 1968 Mansfield graduate, Jerry went on to acquire a Master's Degree. He is steeped in the rich history of Huntington, which he will share with us. Pictured is Huntington's Phyllis Wheatley School, the school for African American children during Segregation. All are welcome.
June 15
7 pm
Farmers Bank, Greenwood

05/26/2026

The Fort Smith Public Library is a tremendous resource for genealogy research. Much can be done online.

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