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10/13/2026

The October edition of Flashforward is ready for downloading at https://tinyurl.com/flashforward-oct2026 Read about the historical society's Distinguished Citizen award recipients Lindsley Smith, Stephen Smith and Jan Lefler. There's also coverage of the annual meeting, the summer ice cream social and a new historical poster that will soon be on ndisplay at Headquarters House Museum.

10/01/2026

The Washington County Historical Society will honor three Fayetteville residents for their contributions to local history and preservation at its annual meeting Sunday.

Jan Lefler, Lindsley Smith and Stephen A. Smith will receive the organization’s Distinguished Citizen Awards during the meeting, scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Bailey Center at Mount Sequoyah, 150 N. Skyline Drive.

Jan Lefler, Lindsley Smith and Stephen A. Smith will receive the organization’s Distinguished Citizen Awards.

09/29/2026

The Washington County Historical Society will recognize the contributions of three individuals when it convenes its annual meeting. The organization has announced it will present its Distinguished Citizen Awards to Jan Lefler, Lindsley Smith and Dr. Stephen A. Smith, all of Fayetteville. They will be honored at the annual meeting at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Mount Sequoyah Bailey Center, 150 N. Skyline Drive in Fayetteville. Members will also elect a board of directors and officers for 2026-27. Tickets to the event are available for $25 per person at https://tinyurl.com/36j9wyca.

NEWS RELEASE – Washington County Historical SocietySept. 17, 2026Contact: Dave [email protected] Society to honor three Washington County citizens The Washington County Historical Society will recognize the contributions of three i...

09/22/2026

The Washington County Historical Society will honor three Fayetteville residents for their contributions to local history and preservation at its annual meeting next month. Jan Lefler, Lindsley Smith and Stephen A. Smith will receive the organization’s Distinguished Citizen Awards during the meeting, scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Bailey Center at Mount Sequoyah, 150 N. Skyline Drive.

Jan Lefler, Lindsley Smith and Stephen A. Smith will receive the organization’s Distinguished Citizen Awards.

08/15/2026

The ice cream social is in high gear until 5 p.m.

08/15/2026

Today’s the day! Be there!

Activities on the grounds will be under the shade trees. And when you’ve had enough of the heat come inside Headquarters House Museum where the AC will be on.

08/14/2026

It’s almost here: 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Headquarters House Museum.

NEWS RELEASE – Washington County Historical SocietyJuly 31, 2026Contact: Dave [email protected] Society Ice Cream Social set for Aug. 15The 54th annual presentation of the Washington County Historical Society Ice Cream Social will ...

08/13/2026

Maylon Rice tells all about the ice cream social on KNWA-TV. The 54th annual presentation of the Washington County Historical Society Ice Cream Social will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, on the lawn of Headquarters House Museum, 118 E. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Dead Horse Mountain Band and the Shiloh Pickers. There will also be a special presentation and recitation by University of Arkansas journalism professor Larry Foley.

08/12/2026

It’s this Saturday!

08/11/2026

On this episode of the Community Spotlight, Pete talks with Maylon Rice, the former president of the Washington County Historical Society, about thee 54th annual Ice Cream Social.

The annual fundraising event is set to take place from 3-5 p.m. Saturday at the Headquarters House. The Ice Cream Social will feature live music, a presentation by Larry Foley and all-you-can-eat ice cream.

Tickets are $2.50 for children, $5 for adults and $15 for families. Tickets are available at the Headquarters House or at the event.

A conversation with former president of WCHS Maylon Rice on the organization's long-standing social gathering featuring live music, refreshments and all-you-can-eat ice cream.

Address

118 E Dickson Street
Fayetteville, AR
72701

Opening Hours

Tuesday	1pm - 4pm
Wednesday	1pm - 4pm
Thursday	1pm - 4pm
Friday	1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+14795212970

Website

http://www.washcohistoricalsociety.org/

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