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Baxter County Historical Society to host Spring Open House with music, books, and more

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…

ByChris FultonMarch 21, 20250Comments

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Historic Galatia Church rises again through local woman’s efforts

When Linda Bradbury saw her childhood church leaning dangerously in 2015, she refused to let it fall. Bradbury, who was serving on the cemetery committee at the time, received dire news about the building's condition. "And our fire chief came in and told us that the building was no longer safe. It was not safe…

ByChris FultonJanuary 30, 20250Comments

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Historical Society plans Spring fundraisers for new museum, Galatia Church

The Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society announced Tuesday that a chili dinner fundraiser will be held in mid-March to support ongoing restoration of the Old Galatia Church. The society also plans a Memorial Day weekend event at the church and cemetery. "Memorial weekend on Saturday, we have a activity plan at the church in…

ByChris FultonJanuary 30, 20250Comments

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Baxter County Airport history since 1950 appears

But it does not just “appear”. What is currently available is the product of research by Mr. David Benedict of the Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society. Over the years, from the growth and addition of improvements, including the recent renovation of the main terminal building and offices, records of the airport's history have…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffMay 10, 20240Comments

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Baxter County Historical Society offers perfect Christmas gift through historic cookbook

Editors note: Chris and Alison Fulton are Baxter County Historical & Genealogical Society members and have purchased a copy of the cookbook. The Baxter County Historical & Genealogical Society has the perfect Christmas present to put under a loved one's tree this year for this holiday season with its newly printed “Historic Recipes of the…

ByChris FultonDecember 22, 20210Comments

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