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The Baxter County Historical Society is preparing for its annual spring Open House on April 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Baxter County Historical Museum on Bomber Boulevard. The event promises something for everyone with music, literature, history, and gardening all coming together under one roof.
The popular musical duo “RIO” will perform from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., providing entertainment as visitors explore the museum’s exhibits. New displays have been installed for the occasion, offering fresh perspectives on the area’s rich history.
Literary enthusiasts will enjoy meeting local authors who will be present for a book sale and signing. Sam Pemberton will be signing copies of his works including “The Moonshiner and the Preacher,” “Living Under Goldie’s Rules,” and “Finding Big Flat.”
MaryAnne Edge will be present with her books “Was it Murder Vol I & Vol II” and “Around the Square, From Rapp’s Barren to Mountain Home,” which chronicles the area’s evolution from frontier settlement to modern community.
Sonny Garrett will round out the author lineup with his works “Ruby Steele Bounty Hunter,” “Modern Life and Other True Stories,” “Just Another Day in Paradise,” and “A View From The Hills.”
Bargain hunters will appreciate the silent auction, which has already begun. Interested bidders can view merchandise and place bids during regular Museum hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays) until the conclusion of the Open House at 2 p.m. on April 12.
As spring planting season approaches, Master Gardeners will staff an information booth to answer gardening questions and offer advice on making the most of the growing season.
The Historical Society will offer reduced first-year membership dues for new members who join during the Open House, making it an ideal time for history enthusiasts to become more involved with preserving the region’s heritage.
Refreshments will be available throughout the event, which is free and open to the public. The Baxter County Historical Museum is located at 300 Bomber Boulevard in Mountain Home.
For more information about the Spring Open House, contact Lisa Coleman at 870-421-7504 or Sonny Sharp at 870-404-8516.
