Category Archives: Worth the drive

2015 SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL- Clarksdale, MS

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Amber

2015 SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL EVENTS & EXHIBITS AT DELTA BLUES MUSEUM FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? DELTA BLUES MUSEUM BAND PERFORMANCE?? Award-winning student band opens the 2015 Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival.?? On the Delta … Continue reading →

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A look at japanese internment camps

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Amber

??CBS Sunday Morning, ??8-9:30am, piece featuring George Takei in Rohwer will air this Sunday, August 4th.?????? When visiting the area be sure to check out the New WWII Japanese American Internment Museum, McGehee, Arkansas

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Bird Watching in the Region

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Amber

Learn more about the Bayou Bartholomew Alliance at Arkansas.gov/bba. There???s also an informative documentary about this body of water on the AETN website at aetn.org/programs/bayoubartholomew?? OR want get some exercise? Layher suggests the Dr. Curtis Merrell Access for those interested … Continue reading →

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History Written in Stone: Recording the Cemeteries of Southeast Arkansas

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Amber

May 30 5:30 pm – Lakeport Plantation presents Lakeport Legacies with LaRhonda Mangrum – History Written in Stone: Recording the Cemeteries of Southeast Arkansas?? LaRhonda Mangrum will discuss her work documenting cemeteries in?? SE AR for the Arkansas Gravestones Project. … Continue reading →

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Arkansas Welcome Center Visit

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Amber

From: Martin Reese Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 1:31 PM To: Tiffany Knox Subject: Community stuff. Martin was asked to come and tour the ???Turn On In??? RV Park across from the welcome center. They have renovated several historic farm … Continue reading →

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April 16 Opening of the WWII Japanese American Internment Museum

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Amber

April 16 Opening of the WWII Japanese American Internment Museum in McGehee It will house the exhibit Against Their Will. 1 pm dedication, 1:45 reception, 3:00 guests head to Rohwer, 3:30 remarks at Memorial Cemetery & butterfly release. Actor and … Continue reading →

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Cleveland, MS’s OctoberFest just 1hour from the park

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Amber

The Cleveland Current On Oct. 12 and 13, one of the Delta’s best outdoor festivals will take place in downtown Cleveland as OctoberFest will celebrate it’s 30th anniversary. At 6 p.m. Oct. 12, downtown Cleveland will become fragrant with the … Continue reading →

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