Museums

A new museum in Hoxie, Arkansas commemorates the 1955 integration of Hoxie schools. Ethel Tompkins, president of the museum and a student who integrated the school, describes the backlash and lasting legal impact.

On today's show, what happens when a postmark no longer tracks mail? We also hear about the legacy of a northeast Arkansas school that integrated early.

The National Cold War Center in Blytheville, Ark., aims to open by 2030. Executive Director Christian Ostermann says the $75 million museum will explore the global, national and local history of the Cold War.

Ozarks at Large’s Matthew Moore visits the Amazeum to explore a new dinosaur exhibit that mixes prehistoric fun with science and imagination.

The events will cover topics including embroidery and the traditional Japanese art of fish printing.

Becca Martin-Brown returns to discuss modern events with a deeper history with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams.

A new federal rule that speeds up the repatriation of Native American remains and tribal artifacts has rocked museums across the country - with curators removing items from display or even closing whole exhibits. But in Arkansas, the law hasn't had much of an effect.

On today's show, the Rogers Historical Museum opens a large toy box with it 'Toys Well Played' exhibition. Also, Michael Tilley, executive editor of Talk Business & Politics, discusses sales tax, water leaks and the U.S. Marshals Museum. Plus, University of Arkansas students move in on campus, the PACT Act's application deadline is extended and more.

Rogers Historical Museum opens a new exhibit featuring toys from the past 100 years from around the Northwest Arkansas area. Collections manager Jennifer Kick talks about curating the playthings and creating the exhibit.

The Windgate Museum of Art at Hendrix College is adding two new works painted by Mississippian Marie Hull. Another painting, Arrival at Camp Jerome, is back after a restoration. It has deep connections to Northwest Arkansas.