WALKS THROUGH HISTORY SCHEDULE

Historic Downtown Sheridan.  As the Grant County seat, Sheridan emerged as an important shipping hub for the timber-related industries that continue to dominate the county economy.  Sheridan's downtown area contains several examples of early twentieth-century commercial-style architecture indicative of the town's early growth and development.  The tour group will meet in front of the Grant County Courthouse.  Co-sponsored by Downhome Sheridan.

Waldron Commercial Historic District.  Beginning at Memorial Hall at 96 South Main Street, we will discuss the commercial development of this western Arkansas town from its early settlement to the arrival of the railroad to the economic diversification of the 1950s.  The district is dominated by early twentieth-century commercial-style structures, but boasts some buildings with Italianate features as well as a few Art Deco buildings.  Co-sponsored by Scott County/City of Waldron, the Scott County Historical and Genealogical Society, and the Waldron Area Chamber of Commerce.

May-Lecta-Sweet Historic District in Fort Smith.  This residential district represents the suburban development of Fort Smith from 1890 to 1958.  It contains a vast array of architectural styles, including Queen Anne, various Period Revivals, Neoclassical, Craftsman, and Minimal Traditional.  By the early 1890s, electric streetcars connected this neighborhood to the city's commercial corridor, solidifying its position as a desirable place to live.  The tour group will meet behind the Central Presbyterian Church at 2901 Rogers Avenue.  Co-sponsored by the May-Lecta-Sweet Neighborhood Association.

Hendrix College Addition Historic District in Conway.  Beginning at the traffic circle at the intersection of Washington Avenue, Winfield Street, and Tyler Street, we will discuss the origin of this residential district as it relates to nearby Hendrix College.  This addition was one of the first platted subdivisions in Conway, and the majority of the original residents were the faculty and administrators of Hendrix College.  The district contains wonderful examples of the Colonial Revival, English Revival, Craftsman, and Plain Traditional architectural styles as well.  Co-sponsored by the Faulkner County Museum.

Historic Buildings on the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Campus.  Beginning in front of the circa 1900 Charles L. Thompson-designed Ella Carnall Hall, we will discuss the history of the University of Arkansas as well as the architecture of the many National Register-listed buildings on the campus.  This tour will include stops at Old Main, Vol Walker Library, the Chemistry Building, and the Chi Omega Greek Theater, among others.  Co-sponsored by the Washington County Historical Society.  **This tour was originally scheduled in November, but it has been moved to October 24 to avoid game day traffic on the UA campus.**

Historic Smyrna Church and Cemetery, located about 6 miles west of Searcy on Highway 36.  The Smyrna Church is the oldest documented church building in Arkansas, according to a recent study conducted by the University of Arkansas, which determined that the building was completed in 1857.  The church has recently undergone an extensive restoration effort to return the building to its original appearance.  The historic Smyrna Cemetery is located behind the church building, and its earliest marked graves date from the 1850s.  Co-sponsored by the White County Historical Society.