The Bradley County Historical Museum board members met on Monday, August 15, at the John Wilson Martin House for their monthly board meeting. They welcomed two new board members, LaDonna Marsh and Andrew Tolbert. Other members of the BCHM board are Kim Cathey, Mark Deal, Deborah Gannaway, Mike Jolley, JeNelle Lipton, Liz McKinstry, Marlin Raines, Susan Saunders, Hilda Thornton, Missy Wardlaw and Judy Wynne.
The Museum was established by the GFWC Warren Woman’s Club in 1986, during Arkansas’s Sesquicentennial, celebrating the state’s 150th birthday. It was first housed in the County Clerk Building located on the Court Square and later moved to the John Wilson Martin House in 1989. The Martin House, circa 1860, was purchased, restored and is being preserved by the Bradley County Historical Museum board through grants from Arkansas Historic Preservation, fundraisers and donations. We are thankful for the support.
Upcoming activities planned for the Museum were discussed. The annual Hamburger Supper will be held at the Museum from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 30th. A “Walk Through History” is planned for Saturday, October 15th and the annual Christmas Gala will be held on Monday, November 14th.
If you would like to schedule a visit to the Museum or need information, you may call 870-226-5457.
Top photo: The Bradley County Historical Museum welcomed two new board members, LaDonna Marsh and Andrew Tolbert. Members shown are Missy Wardlaw, LaDonna Marsh, Deborah Gannaway, Mike Jolley, Kim Cathey, JeNelle Lipton, Marlin Raines, Judy Wynne, Susan Saunders and Andrew Tolbert. Members not present: Mark Deal, Liz McKinstry and Hilda Thornton.