Depot Discovery Day 2026 – December
Book: Sneezy the Snowman by Maureen Wright
Theme: “Delta Holiday Fun”
Games/ Art/ Activity:
Cardboard‑horn ornaments
Watercolor Christmas cards
Musical Chairs (Christmas Songs)
Depot Discovery Day 2026 – November
Book: Thank You, Omu! – Oge Mora
Theme: “Community Harvest & Gratitude”
Games/ Art/ Activity:
Gratitude quilt squares
Bean bag trivia
Communal soup
Depot Discovery Day 2026 – October
Book: Boudreaux the Louisiana Mosquiteaux by Stacy Bearden
Theme: “Bayou Mysteries & Delta Lore”
Games/ Art/ Activity:
Glow‑jar “fireflies”
“What’s in the river” fishing game
Swamp‑creature paintings
Depot Discovery Day 2026 – September
Book: Bad News for Outlaws: The remarkable life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S Marshal- Vaunda Nelson
Theme: “US Marshal Appreciation”
Games/ Art/ Activity:
Depot Discovery Day 2026 – February
Book: Freedom in Congo Square-Carole Boston Weatherford
Theme: Rhythms of Freedom- Civil Rights roots in Delta Music
Games/ Art/ Activity:
Body Percussion Circle
Paper Chain, “freedom links”
DIY can-shaker blues jam
Living Craft Saturday: All Men are Created Equal
Regular admission fees apply: free for museum members
As America celebrates 250 years as a nation, we are taking lines from the Declaration of Independence as inspiration for our programming. In February, we will examine the phrase “all men are created equal.”
We’ll look at what rights and freedoms were provided to Antebellum Arkansans based on their trade, ethnicity or even their address. You can take on the role of an early resident of Arkansas as you find work, sell resources, buy goods and learn new skills as part of this fun and experiential event!
Living Craft Workshop: Making Mead with Cody Lester
Learn how to make traditional mead!
2nd Friday Art Night @ HAM
Start your Valentine’s weekend with Songs of Love performed by Phillip Rex Huddleston, Jess Mylonas and John Willis. If you need a last-minute gift for your sweetheart, pop into the Museum Store for something uniquely Arkansas. Bentonville Brewing will serve their Arkansas-made beer and we’ll have a special Love Potion #9 mocktail to enjoy. In the Trinity Gallery, check out our newest exhibit, Piecing with Purpose. On the historic grounds, ask life’s most pressing question: does my crush love me or love me not? And then find out what 19th century-style fortune telling has to say about your love life just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Many thanks to 107 Liquor for their monthly support of 2nd Friday Art Night at HAM.
Living Craft Workshop: Basket Weaving with Janette Eitel
Create a traditional market basket using the stake and strand method of weaving with rattan.
State Review Board Meeting: April 2026
The State Review Board will meet to discuss submissions for the Arkansas Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places.