The organization Historic Cane Hill has spent more than two years and $1.4 million restoring Cane Hill College, the first institution of higher learning in Arkansas, which dates back to 1834. They will celebrate the completion of the project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday, May 13, at 12 p.m. The festivities begin at 11 a.m. and will include free food, live music and a horseshoe tournament.
Historic Cane Hill Prepares for Celebration of College Restoration Project Completion
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The bell tower and Cane Hill College after more than two years of restoration efforts.
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Cane Hill College after more than two years of restoration efforts.
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Cane Hill College after more than two years of restoration efforts.
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Former high school classroom at Cane Hill College after more than two years of restoration efforts.
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Auditorium at Cane Hill College after more than two years of restoration efforts.
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Cane Hill College after it was rebuilt in 1886.
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Cane Hill College in 2013 after alterations made in 1931.
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Cane Hill College undergoing restoration in 2015.
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Drawing of Cane Hill College from 1854.
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Drawing of Cane Hill College from 1868.
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