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Courtesy of Jo Belle Hailey
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Rogers Auto-Biography: An Automotive
History of Rogers
(May 16, 2009 through 2011)
The automobile first appeared in Rogers during the late
1800s and brought great changes to the community over the
following decades. New businesses developed and roads were
paved to support driving. Vehicles gave freedom, shaped
memories of youth, defined identities, and reflected
individual aspirations. The emergence of automobiles
heralded new possibilities in life and changed the way our
community functioned. Businesses changed to accommodate
automobiles, dealerships moved into distinct buildings, and
laws expanded to maintain order in a mechanized society. By
the 1960s Rogers had been forever changed by the car. This
exhibit recognizes that virtually all people have had an
automotive experience in their lives, whether good or bad.
We hope that visitors will find, and perhaps share, a
connection to understanding our community through the
vantage point of the automobile. Through exploring the
interpretive text, images, and objects on display, visitors
will be able to travel through the automotive history of
Rogers. Two interactive hands-on activities allow visitors
to match well-known local personalities to vehicles they
were associated with in the past and try their hand at crank
starting a genuine 1929 Model A engine. The gallery entrance
was inspired by the streamlined Hailey Motor Co. building of
the late 1940s, so be sure to visit and see what kind of
deal you can take away.
Buried
Dreams: "Coin" Harvey and Monte Ne
(May 1, 2010 through 2011)
This project is being made possible in part by a
grant from the Department of Arkansas Heritage,
funded by your 1/8 cent conservation tax, Amendment
75.
 Few
small towns in Arkansas have a history as
interesting as does Monte Ne. Monte Ne began
as the tiny hamlet of Silver Springs, but was
transformed into a resort in the early 1900s by
writer, politician, and entrepreneur William H.
"Coin" Harvey. Today most of historic Monte Ne
lies under the waters of Beaver Lake. But the
fact that Harvey's resort is a "lost city" only
seems to feed the public's fascination. Now
the Museum is going to open a new exhibit that will
feature updated exhibit panels, new additions to the
collection, and a documentary film on Monte Ne
produced in 2008.
Building Rogers
(August 28, 2010, through
2011)
Discover the rich
architectural heritage of Rogers from its founding
through the 1960s. This family-friendly exhibition
features photographs, documents, tools, and a wide
variety of hands-on activities for all ages. Visitors
will discover the architects and builders who created
our businesses, churches, public buildings, and homes,
as well as the merchants who supplied the necessary
building materials. Youngsters and adults alike will
enjoy using toy and vintage tools and designing a house
with magnet shapes. Foam building blocks will entertain
very young visitors while the rest of the family
explores the exhibition. This exhibit is made possible
in part by a grant from the Federal Institute of Museum
and Library Services, with media sponsorship by KUAF
91.3FM NPR.
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