James Black’s Bowie Heritage Festival returns to Washington in 2026
The festival honors legendary bladesmith James Black, who forged the first Bowie Knife for Jim Bowie in Washington
Category: News & History
Henderson professor releases new edition of Angola book
Published by Bloomsbury, the dictionary is an A-Z look at the African nation’s politics, economics, civil conflict, women, arts and literature, health, history, and personalities
History Minute: Hattie Caraway, a trailblazing woman in the U.S. Senate
Hattie Caraway was not going to stay quiet
Arkansas Advocate: How to use the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act
Want an Arkansas government record or access to a public meeting? There’s a law for that.
Goza students named winners in American History Essay Contest
The Arkadelphia Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution announced the 5th grade winners of the annual American History Essay Contest
History Minute: Understanding Iran’s turbulent history, from Persia to modern times
The history of Iran, called Persia in ancient times, dates back to antiquity, but it has often been the scene of upheaval and warfare
Goza students advance to Arkansas History Day competition
Three Goza Middle School students have advanced to the state-wide Arkansas History Day Contest, to be held April 18, 2026, on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas in Conway