WChs annual events

The Washington County Historical Society organizes its year around four specific events which include the Battle of Fayetteville, Arkansas Statehood Day, the Ice Cream Social, and the Annual Meeting. The details and scheduling for each of these events are provided on this page.

The Battle of Fayetteville, held on the third Saturday in April. (The date of the battle April 18, 1863.)                               

Statehood Day Lecture, held on the Sunday prior to the day of Arkansas statehood, June 15, 1836.

The Ice Cream Social, held the third Saturday in August.    

The Annual Membership Meeting, held in October. 


OUt in the County 

WCHS Out in the County event will be announced at a later date. No July gathering will be held.

Chancellor Robinson Lecture

 

February 22, 2023
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Fayetteville Public Library Event Center
401 W. Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
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The Chancellor's lecture, Land-Grant Excellence, This Moment in Time, is sponsored in partnership between the Washington County Historical Society and Fayetteville Public Library for Black History Month with the theme of An Historic Moment.

Doors open at 6 p.m., lecture at 6:30 p.m., with a meet-and-greet reception after the lecture with the Chancellor.