The volunteers and staff at Old Independence Regional Museum are excited to host its 3rd Annual Fall Home School Days on Monday, September 27th and Monday, October 4th. “Once again we are offering the same program on two different days, so families have a little more flexibility when scheduling, and … [Read more...]
School Consolidation Over the Decades Sunday September 26
September 26, 2010 by
Ted Hall, recently retired Superintendent of Batesville School District, will present a program titled, “Schools Consolidate: From One Room to Many” on Sunday, September 26 at 4 p.m. in Old Independence Regional Museum. The museum invites visitors to learn about school consolidation history and … [Read more...]
“Southern Exposures” Festival Programs Set for Noon March 24 and 25
March 22, 2010 by
Title: “Southern Exposures” Festival Programs Set for Noon March 24 and 25 Location: Old Independence Regional Museum, 380 South Ninth Street in Batesville Link out: Click here Description: The 9th annual Ozark Foothills FilmFest will present two free “Brown Bag” programs from noon to 1:00 p.m. … [Read more...]
Old Independence Regional Museum Scout Day Deadline 3-24
March 20, 2010 by
Old Independence Regional Museum invites area Girl and Boy Scouts to participate in our 2nd Annual Scouting out Arkansas History on Saturday, April 3, 2010, 9 a.m. to Noon with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. Through hands on activities and demonstrations Scouts will have an opportunity to … [Read more...]
Living off the Land Exhibit – Women\’s Work
January 11, 2010 by
Title: Living off the Land Exhibit - Women\'s Work Location: Old Independence Regional Museum, 380 South Ninth Street, Batesville, AR 72501 Link out: Click here Description: Workshop held in conjunction with the Living off the Land Exhibit at Old Independence Regional Museum. Participants learn … [Read more...]
An Old Fashioned Christmas party to be held at Old Independence Regional Museum
November 23, 2009 by
Old Independence Regional Museum will host its 3rd Annual Old Fashioned Family Christmas Party on Saturday, December 12th, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Admission is free for this event, but donations are always appreciated. This is the final installment of the museum’s popular Family Day series for … [Read more...]
Museum Awards Volunteers For Service
October 30, 2009 by
Old Independence Regional Museum is proud to announce the recipients of the Dennis Wright Award, the creation of a new annual volunteer award, and the conveyance of a Life Trustee. Dr. Sharan Pittser and MaryAnn Marshall are the 2009 recipients of the Dennis Wright Award. This annual award is … [Read more...]
Museum Program on Bear Hunting Introduces New Exhibit
September 4, 2009 by
“He Killed a Bear” is the title of the program at Old Independence Regional Museum on Sunday, September 13, at 4 p.m. Tre Merritt and his grandfather Mike Merritt will tell about the day in 2007 when Tre, then just five years old, killed a 445 pound black bear. They were in a hunting stand when … [Read more...]
Museum Story Time in Batesville
September 2, 2009 by
Old Independence Regional Museum will continue its popular story time for toddlers and preschoolers this fall! Make plans to join us for stories and crafts. Story time begins at 10:30 a.m. and will take place on the following Fridays: September 11, September 25, October 9, October 23, November … [Read more...]
