Category Archives: Yell County
Garden Practice: Food, Flowers, Research, People.
It’s gardening season here in Arkansas, and both my daily life and research seem to be circling things in bloom. The tomatoes are ripe; the pole beans are taller than me, and the peppers are plentiful. I love coming home … Continue reading
What’s In the Works ~ The McElroy House: Center for Regional Oral History and Folklife Research
After much thought and time spent wondering where to go from here, I have decided to begin the process of creating a small oral history and folklife research center in my hometown. I have included my plans and ideas for … Continue reading
Decoration Days and Mother’s Day—beginning research
In the next few weeks, people all around the Yell County, Arkansas area will be decorating family graves. For our family Saturday the 9th is Decoration Day at Brearley, Cottontown, and Chickelah Cemeteries. The following week is Decoration Day at … Continue reading
Dardanelle Post Office Mural and Arkansas Post Office Mural Project
In conducting some preliminary research about Post Office Murals in Arkansas, I came across this helpful resource: Arkansas Post Office Mural Project The webpage is currently under construction, but still contains helpful information. I discovered that the Dardanelle post office … Continue reading