Saline County History and Heritage Society, Inc.

Saline County History and Heritage Society, Inc. ”We are not makers of history; we are made by history.” -Martin Luther King, Jr.

Heard the news? The Saline Courier has- for over 150 years now! The local publication has been sharing the latest to thi...
09/02/2026

Heard the news? The Saline Courier has- for over 150 years now! The local publication has been sharing the latest to this community via printed words for a century and a half now. Come hear how it all began, where it’s been, and where it’s going. Thursday, September 10th at 7pm, join us at SCHHS and listen to Destin Davis, editor, as he shares the story of this persevering resource for Saline County citizens and beyond.

August 13th from 5-7pm we will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Saline County History & Heritage Society, Inc. and ...
07/31/2026

August 13th from 5-7pm we will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Saline County History & Heritage Society, Inc. and invite the community to join us! Our board of directors will host a reception at the research center located in downtown Benton at 123 N Market Street. Enjoy delicious cake by Liz Bray as we hear comments on the importance of historic preservation by guest speaker with Preserve Arkansas Rachel Patton. Visit with members and guests as we “scroll” down memory lane in a slide show featuring founding members of SCHHS and history related events through the years. Please drop in to say hello! Members and guests welcome!

Please join us at the Bryant Historic Museum July 9th to continue in celebration of America’s 250th birthday! We will he...
07/04/2026

Please join us at the Bryant Historic Museum July 9th to continue in celebration of America’s 250th birthday! We will hear from historian Mark Kalkbrenner on Saline County veterans of the Revolutionary War and give respect to all those who’ve served our country. The Daughters of the American Revolution will assist us along with Bryant Historic Museum members with an ice cream treat outside after the program!

Congratulations to Claire Matthews, our 2026 SCHHS Scholarship recipient! As an outstanding student at Bryant High Schoo...
06/13/2026

Congratulations to Claire Matthews, our 2026 SCHHS Scholarship recipient! As an outstanding student at Bryant High School, Claire was awarded $500 to aid in college expenses for submitting a presentation on a historical topic related to Saline County. Her project included research and photos of the Mary Lake Monastery in East End. Claire presented her Power Pointe at our June monthly program relating interesting facts and drawing questions and input from the audience. Two surprise guests included the monastery’s caretakers, the Pilkingtons, who gave us an insider’s take on the property and the people who continue to keep it a beautiful landmark. We talked about planning an event in the Fall to visit and tour, so stay tuned here for information on that opportunity as plans solidify.

Ever wondered about the story behind the beautiful estate in East Saline County where Carmelite Fathers now reside? Join...
06/08/2026

Ever wondered about the story behind the beautiful estate in East Saline County where Carmelite Fathers now reside? Join us Thursday evening, JUNE 11th at 7 PM for a special presentation by our 2026 history scholarship awardee, Claire Matthews, on the Mary Lake Monastery. Located at 123 N. Market Street in downtown Benton, the program is free to all interested. We welcome members and guests!

Thankful for those we remember on this holiday for giving the ultimate sacrifice. Veterans, families of all who served i...
05/25/2026

Thankful for those we remember on this holiday for giving the ultimate sacrifice. Veterans, families of all who served in our military, we salute you.
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A few scenes from our recent program on the History of Blacksmithing… Thanks to Bill Leshe who brought his forge along w...
05/25/2026

A few scenes from our recent program on the History of Blacksmithing… Thanks to Bill Leshe who brought his forge along with assorted metals and tools to demonstrate to the crowd the importance of this age old craft in building communities.

Join the Saline County History & Heritage Society at the Benton farmers market for a live demonstration with historian a...
05/03/2026

Join the Saline County History & Heritage Society at the Benton farmers market for a live demonstration with historian and blacksmith Bill Leshe: May 14, 2026 at 6 PM. There’s no charge to attend and all are welcome!

A recent trip to Historic Washington State Park struck up an interest in blacksmithing, igniting the spark for a program...
05/03/2026

A recent trip to Historic Washington State Park struck up an interest in blacksmithing, igniting the spark for a program here in Saline County with a live demonstration by Bill Leshe, a former history teacher and a volunteer at the Arkansas State Park as featured in the video here.

Join us May 14th at 6pm in downtown Benton at the Farmer’s Market to see how the industry operated in early days and how important it was and continues to be to our growth.

No charge to attend!
All are welcome. 🔥 🔨 🖤

Join Saline County History & Heritage Society for our April program on Plum Bayou Mounds, an Arkansas State Park. This i...
04/07/2026

Join Saline County History & Heritage Society for our April program on Plum Bayou Mounds, an Arkansas State Park. This incredible archeological site has an Interesting link to Saline County. Come find out what it is this Thursday, April 9th at 7:00pm.

Our mission is preserving history and educating our community on the heritage of the area, at no charge! This free service is made possible by membership dues and donations to our non-profit organization staffed by volunteers. Looking for a place to serve behind the scenes? Love learning about events, places, people or projects? Interested in sharing a historical subject? We have a need for volunteers and great respect for them, too! Come by 123 N Market St. in downtown Benton, Arkansas to learn more.

Hope to see you soon!
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123 North Market Street
Benton, AR
72015

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+15017783770

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