HERMITAGE, AR – Community members gathered Monday afternoon, September 22, for the dedication of the new Heritage Mural in Hermitage, a project led by Revitalize Hermitage. The ceremony took place at 520 E. 4th Street with residents, supporters, and sponsors on hand to celebrate the occasion.
The mural showcases Bradley County’s farming traditions through vivid depictions of crops, chickens, and a farmer at work. Organizers said the work was created to honor the people of Bradley County, preserve local history and culture, and inspire positive change.
The project was made possible with support from the Division of Arkansas Heritage and a wide range of community sponsors:
Gold Sponsors
- Commercial Bank
- Cathy Copeland Karnes
- Anonymous
- Arkansas Superior Federal Credit Union
Silver Sponsors
- Krazy Ks
- Todd Ederington
- Madison McGhee
- Deer Bran Specialties
- James Callaway
- Leah McIntyre
- Doug Bigham Logging
- Bradley County Medical Center
- LDM Logging
- Anonymous
- Union Bank
- Louneal Huitt
- Anonymous
- Hermit Huddle
- Johnsville Co. LLC
- HHS Class of ’95
Bronze Sponsors
- Jane Wright
- Gwen Huitt
- Robin McClendon
- Debbie Henry
- Janie Weaver
- Anonymous
- Hugh Quimby
- Robert & Lynda Greene
- Bettye McGhee Mann
- Wayman Mann
- Ramona Richardson
Attendees expressed appreciation for the mural’s role in adding new color and character to Hermitage while reflecting the heritage of Bradley County.
