Stone County Historical Society
2025 Programs, Genealogy, and Local History Activities
Friday nights during January and February, 6-8pm. Jon Birkey & Friends host their winter pickins’ and open mic at the Edwin Luther Auditorium at 206 School Ave. Donations by attendees are given to the Stone County Historical Society.
Sunday, February 2, 2:00-3:00 – Four Chaplains program at the museum auditorium, Honoring the four chaplains who gave up their life jackets to other men when their ship went down in WWII.
Sunday, February 23, 2pm – Informational meeting about Cemetery perpetual care
Sunday, March 9, 2pm – Quarterly Meeting. Guest speaker Larry Smith, former manager of the North Arkansas Farm Supply, about the history of the cooperative.
TBA – visit Calico Rock Museum at 11am, lunch at Printing Press Café
Wednesday, March 12, 1:00-2:00 at The Center, 116 West Main St., Mtn View – Genealogy Tips from RootsTech
Wednesday, April 9, 1:00-2:00 at The Center, 116 West Main St., Mtn View – Using DNA to solve Genealogy Mysteries
Friday, April 18, work on a float for the Arkansas Folk Festival (submit narrative in advance for extra points) Saturday, April 19, 10am Folk Festival Parade. Janice volunteered trailer. Kay & Renee volunteered.
Wednesday, May 7, 1:00-2:00, FamilySearch class at The Center, 116 West Main St.
Saturday, May 30, Class of 1975 Reunion and 70’s activities
Sunday, June 8, 2pm. Quarterly Meeting. Guest speaker Tommy Simmons on his term as mayor and early days of OFC
TBA – visit Old Independence Regional Museum, Batesville at 11am, lunch TBA
Friday, June 13, Court Square Narrated Walking Tour
Sunday, September 8, 2pm Quarterly Meeting. Guest speaker Brooks Blevins about “How to talk Ozarks”
October, dates TBA – student tours of Museum
Friday, October 20, Living History portrayals at Historical Cemetery
Sunday, December 8, 2pm, Quarterly Meeting. Midwives on the Mountain and/or Kay Thomas’ presentation on period clothing.