LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas State Archives will host a half-day symposium from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Historic Arkansas Museum.
“Crime and Consequence: Stories from Arkansas History” will feature speakers Bitty Martin, Susan Young, and Sarah Russell. Topics include crime in Hot Springs, the Cane Hill Murders and the Life and Death of Helen Spence.
Refreshments will be provided. Teachers can earn up to three professional development hours through attendance. The event is free to attend but registration is required. To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2001069521807?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Arkansas State Archives
The Arkansas State Archives is an agency of Arkansas Heritage charged with collecting material bearing on the history of Arkansas from the earliest times; copying and editing official records and other historical material; and encouraging historical work and research by the public. Arkansas Heritage is a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. The Arkansas State Archives is open 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the first and third Saturday of the month.
Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism
The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism protects and promotes our state’s natural, cultural and historic assets, contributing to a thriving economy and high quality of life. It is made up of three divisions: Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism.