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Artifact of the Week — January 11,2024
Sorghum Facts about sorghum: The steps to make sorghum seem deceptively simple, although it is rumored you are not good at making sorghum until you are at least 70 years old. Old Independence Regional Museum has a series of pictures along with a sorghum scythe on display in our “A Taste of Community” exhibit, which … Continue reading
Artifact of the Week — January 4, 2024
The Smithsonian is Here! For the past six months, Old Independence Regional Museum has been working arduously to present our patrons with an outstanding exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street we are calling “A Taste of Community”. This exhibit’s focus is on food and how it defines us, shows our individuality, but, … Continue reading
Artifact of the Week — December 28, 2023
Janet Gray Sometimes plans transform into even better plans, and working on the “A Taste of Community” exhibit, which Old Independence Regional Museum is hosting in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution, has offered plenty of opportunities for these moments of serendipity. Research on Little Rock’s ice cream leader, Yarnell’s, was not difficult to find online. … Continue reading
Artifact of the Week — December 21, 2023
Milk Cart A few months ago I had an interesting conversation with Susan Matinchek, whose grandfather was Nels Barnett. The conversation focused on a milk delivery wagon once showcased at Old Independence Regional Museum. With the opening of the “A Taste of Community” exhibit, which is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution, I was interested in … Continue reading
Artifact of the Week — December 14, 2023
Happy Hanukkah! In recognition of Hanukkah, Old Independence Regional Museum presents the history of Simon Adler, one of Batesville’s first and most respected businessmen. Simon Adler is well remembered for his three-story building at 151 West Main Street in Batesville as well as being one of Batesville’s most prominent businessmen. Born in Bavaria in 1832, … Continue reading
