Cross County Historical Society- Museum & Archives

08/01/2024

The photos here are of New Hope School. Due to improper construction and management the deck was made out of untreated lumber, as you can see it is rotten and must be replaced. After tearing the deck down, it was discovered the plywood was used from the deck down with no flashing and has rotted beyond repair, so all this has to be torn out and replaced.

We have applied for grants for the repairs to the deck with treated lumber and hopefully will receive them, but only one small grant has come through for $2500.00. That still leaves $8500.00 for the deck only. As I stated we are trying for a grant for this but have not received it yet. The grant application did not include the extra expense to replace the plywood with shiplap and flashing. All of this should have been done to begin with. The school has not been open to the public for over 18 months due to this hazard, and we hope to get it corrected.

Therefore, the Cross County Historical Society is asking for any donations to help with the New Hope School. Your donations are tax deductible and of course are appreciated. Make checks to New Hope School, PO Box 943, Wynne, AR 72396.

07/09/2016

On temporary display this month only - Civil War era rifles Including a Spencer repeating rife used at Battle of Gettysburg and a Rebel Ballard rifle. Also on display is a Japanese rifle brought home by a local veteran during WW II.

Opening reception today 11 am - 1 pm. Come see this excellent military exhibit. Includes a audio tour of soldiers letters.

04/23/2016

Coming This Summer! The Cross County Museum will present an exhibit telling the effects of war on our veterans, families and communities. If you have stories or artifacts you'd like to share please contact the Museum 870-238-4100, [email protected].

03/02/2015

Cross County Museum Challenges Cross County

The Arkansas Community Foundation is urging Arkansans to take time out on Thursday, April 2, to make on-line contributions to favorite nonprofits in the state. In Wynne the Cross County Museum & Archives, which includes the New Hope School, is participating. This is a good time for charitable
giving because ARCF will actually give more to the nonprofit based on the amount and numbers of gifts given from a pool of $250,000.

---All donations must be made online through the website,
arkansasgives.org, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on
Thursday, April 2.

---There is a minimum donation of $25.00

---Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express and
debit card will be accepted.

---All donor contact and gift information received will be
sent to the respective nonprofit organizations unless
anonymity is requested.

The Cross County Museum's computer will be available on that day for people who don't have access at home. Watch for more information and reminders through the local news media during March.

02/20/2015

05/16/2014

And last but not least we met with the Cross County Historical Society to discuss our projects for them! Now back to school!

02/18/2014

The Cross County Historical Society, in celebration of African-American History Month, will present their program on Thursday, February 20th, 6:30 p.m., at the Odell McCallum Center, 325 Magnolia Drive in Wynne.

Guest speakers are local Cross Countians who will relate their experiences about what it was like growing up in Cross County from the 1930’s through today in the areas of education, home life, social life and military. An acappella musical ensemble will present selections steeped in African-American history from the early 19th century to present day. Refreshments will be served after the program.

01/23/2014

We will have the Civil War Display ready for you to see from January 27 thought February 9. We'll be open 10a to 4p. If you have a group that would like to come at a different time, please call the CC Museum at 870 238-4100 to arrange this. Looking forward to having you come by!

12/23/2013

Members, please check your email for the winter edition of the Historical Society newsletter. The issue features WPA projects in Cross County during the Great Depression and a history of our county library.

The newsletter is one perk of membership. If not a member yet, we love to have you. Individual membership is $15, family $25.

We appreciate the support you have shown during the past year and hope you have a wonderful holiday season.

12/16/2013

Only 36 copies of Cross County History & Families book left for sell. Once they're gone - they are gone. Would make a great Christmas gift !