(Washington, Ark.) – The Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives (SARA) and Historic Washington State Park will host a workshop from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the 1914 School in Historic Washington State Park. “Preserving Your Family Treasures” will teach participants how to properly care for and preserve their family heirlooms.
Melissa Nesbitt, Archival Manager of SARA, will present tips on how to care for and preserve family photographs and paper documents. Josh Williams, Curator of Historic Washington State Park, will present tips on caring for and preserving family artifacts such as clothing, quilts, and decorative household items. Participants may bring one small item from each of the following categories: documents, photographs, or a physical artifact from their family collections to have evaluated for preservation needs.
The event is free to attend. Lunch will not be provided. Space is limited, so be sure to register early! Registration deadline is May 12. You can register for the event HERE. For more information, please call 870-983-2633 or email [email protected].
Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives
A branch of the Arkansas State Archives, the mission of the Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives (SARA) is to collect and preserve primary and secondary source materials pertaining to the history of southwest Arkansas and its people and to serve as a resource center for historical research focusing on the unique history, culture and heritage of the area. SARA is open 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday – Saturday. You can reach SARA at 870-983-2633. SARA is located at 201 AR-195, Washington.
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. – noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the first and third Saturday of the month. You can reach the archives at 501-682-6900. Arkansas State Archives is located at One Capitol Mall, Little Rock.
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.
