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SUMMARY:Arkansas State Archives Spring Symposium
DESCRIPTION:From 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\, the Arkansas State Archives (ASA) will host their spring symposium at the Historic Arkansas Museum. \n\n\n\nThe symposium will focus on the legacy of sports in the Natural State. Historian Jim Yeager will talk about the history of the Arkansas Travelers; ASA archival assistant Brian Irby will speak about the history of prizefighting in the state; UCA Professor Buckley T. Foster will talk about Arkansas’ history of hunting and conservation; and Muskie Harris will discuss his football career at Central High School and with the Arkansas Razorbacks. \n\n\n\nThe event is free to attend\, but registration is required. Seating is limited\, so be sure to register below! \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite
URL:https://heritageseekersar.com/event/arkansas-state-archives-spring-symposium/
LOCATION:Historic Arkansas Museum\, 201 W 3rd St\, Little Rock\, Arkansas\, 72201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arkansas
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SUMMARY:There's More to Immigration than Ellis Island
DESCRIPTION:Diana Chrisman-Smith\n\n\n\nFor most Americans\, Ellis Island immediately springs to mind when considering the immigrant experience. But it is just as likely that your ancestor did not arrive through Ellis Island. There were many other ports of entry\, and the immigration process was similar\, though the laws changed over time. Of course\, there are a number of resources to aid in your research. \n\n\n\nDiana has been researching her ancestry since age 10\, speaking since 1980\, and writing\, teaching\, and researching for clients since the late 1980s. She and her husband served as lay librarians at the Westlake\, Ohio\, Family History Center (now FamilySearch Center) for over 20 years. \n\n\n\nShe has written for numerous genealogical publications\, including a regular column in the NGS NewsMagazine and the APG Quarterly; she was a frequent contributor to Digital Genealogist Magazine\, and she also penned a regular column that ran for two years in the Cleveland Sun. In addition\, Diana also wrote “Finding Your Danish Ancestors: A Primer for Research & History” (2015)\, “Chapter 4: Scandinavia” in The Family Tree Guidebook to Europe (2013)\, and transcriptions of Green County and Shelby County\, Iowa\, Cemetery Records (2021). She is a past board member of the Association of Professional Genealogists\, the Florida State Genealogical Society\, the Genealogical Speakers Guild\, and the International Society of Family History Writers and Editors.  \n\n\n\nA Zoom link will be sent to members and mailing list subscribers the morning of the meeting.
URL:https://heritageseekersar.com/event/theres-more-to-immigration-than-ellis-island/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Heritage Seekers Genealogy Club":MAILTO:info@HeritageSeekersAR.com
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SUMMARY:Memorial in May Cemetery Preservation Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Preservation of African American Cemeteries invites you to attend its 17th Memorial in May Cemetery Preservation Conference. \n\n\n\n***The Ancestors are Calling*** and we are asking YOU to join us in the work of protecting our cemeteries\, honoring those that have gone before us\, and restoring pride. \n\n\n\nAs with all elements of our historic past\, traditions are kept alive only because they have been passed down from generation to generation. But somewhere along the way\, the tradition of involving our youth in the upkeep of our family gravesites has been lost. PAAC is recruiting for PAAC Junior. \n\n\n\nDo you or your preservation group need help with cemetery or burial identifications\, documentation\, mapping\, preservation plans\, relocation\, and conservation treatments? Been active in political and legal efforts to identify and stop desecration and destruction of cemeteries\, but need help? Unsure of the laws that govern perpetual and non-perpetual cemeteries? Then please join us May 15-16 for this two-day conference. \n\n\n\nThe Laman Library was built on the site of North Little Rock’s Odd Fellows Cemetery\, an African-American cemetery. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Preservation of African American Cemeteries\, Inc. (PAAC) was founded in 2003 by a group dedicated to preserving\, restoring\, and documenting African American cemeteries.
URL:https://heritageseekersar.com/event/memorial-in-may-cemetery-preservation-conference/
LOCATION:William F. Laman Public Library\, 2801 Orange St\, North Little Rock\, Arkansas\, 72114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arkansas
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SUMMARY:Oakland & Fraternal Cemeteries Walkabout
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery for a Walkabout and Wellness Day. \n\n\n\nThis event features a guided walk at 10:30 a.m.\, but visitors are welcome to walk on their own. Use the new mile markers (1.5 miles) on the paved roads of the cemetery. The day will include coffee\, water\, Find A Grave coaching\, a fitness Demo\, and info door prizes.  \n\n\n\nPark inside the cemetery on any unpaved road.  \n\n\n\nDogs on leashes are welcome! \n\n\n\nQuestions? contact Friends.OaklandFraternal@Gmail.com
URL:https://heritageseekersar.com/event/oakland-fraternal-cemeteries-walkabout/
LOCATION:Oakland & Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park\, 2101 Barber St\, Little Rock\, Arkansas\, 72206\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Census: Discovering Ancestor Stories
DESCRIPTION:Regan Richardson\n\n\n\nCensus records provide valuable snapshots\, but they rarely tell the full story of an ancestor’s life. In this workshop\, participants will learn how to move beyond census data to find the stories that census records can’t tell. Using alternative sources such as historical encyclopedias\, newspapers\, city and business directories\, and more\, we will work to shape your ancestors’ stories. Through practical examples\, attendees will discover how these records can add context\, personality\, and depth to ancestor profiles\, transforming names and dates into meaningful life stories. \n\n\n\nRegan Richardson is a professional genealogist\, managing editor of The Arkansas Family Historian\, and second vice president of the Arkansas Genealogical Society. With a deep commitment to uncovering the human stories behind historical records\, Regan specializes in transforming traditional research—such as census data—into rich\, contextual family narratives. She works with researchers and writers to strengthen historical storytelling while maintaining rigorous documentation standards. Through her editorial leadership\, training sessions\, and public presentations\, Regan encourages genealogists to look beyond the records and discover the lived experiences that bring ancestors fully to life. \n\n\n\nThe Arkansas Genealogical Society hosts Kitchen Roundtable Talks on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM Central Time. These are free Zoom Meetings\, and all are welcome.  Please visit the webpage at https://argensoc.org/kitchen/ for future topics and information.
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