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Museum Mission:
The Calico Rock Museum is a bridge between our heritage and culture and
the unique experience of visitors.
The Museum:
The museum is located in the historic Bank of Calico Rock Building on Main
Street in Calico Rock, Arkansas. The museum houses collections and
displays exhibits that range from pre-historic culture to about 1967 that are
historically and culturally significant to Calico Rock and surrounding
communities.
The museum accepts donations of articles, artifacts, and collections for the
museum. For information about donating or lending items to the museum,
contact the museum staff at 870-297-4129.
Calico Rock Museum Foundation:
The Calico Rock Museum Foundation was chartered in June 2008 and has
been designated as a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt organization by the Internal
Revenue Service (Download Designation Letter). As such, every
donation is tax deductible.
The foundation raises funds for, manages, and operates the museum. The
artifacts given in the collection are owned by the City of Calico Rock,
Arkansas. Artifacts loaned by individuals remain the property of the
individual. While the foundation makes every effort to properly care for
loaned artifacts, it cannot be held responsible for any damage sustained
while under the care of the museum. To learn more about the museum, the
following documents are available for public review:
Foundation By-Laws
Policies and Procedures
Our Vision and Direction
The board of trustees adopted the vision and focus for the museum in July
2009. The trustees set forth three themes for the museum's exhibits and
collections:
1) The Development of Calico Rock
2) Calico Rock as an Economic Center
3) Everyday Living in Calico Rock
We invite you to read the visioning statement which will give you
detailed information about how we tell the story of Calico Rock.
In Partnership with UALR Public History Program
The Calico Rock Museum is pleased to partner with the University of
Arkansas at Little Rock's Public History Graduate program. This
partnership blends the resources of UALR's academic program, graduate
students preparing for a career in public history, and our community in
developing a first-class museum.
Visit Our Sister Museum:
The Calico Rock Museum is pleased to be working with the Old
Independence Regional Museum in Batesville in the development of our
museum and the coordination of our services. They have an excellent
facility, staff, and volunteers. Visit them today:
The Calico Rock Museum is a bridge between our heritage and culture and
the unique experience of visitors.
The Museum:
The museum is located in the historic Bank of Calico Rock Building on Main
Street in Calico Rock, Arkansas. The museum houses collections and
displays exhibits that range from pre-historic culture to about 1967 that are
historically and culturally significant to Calico Rock and surrounding
communities.
The museum accepts donations of articles, artifacts, and collections for the
museum. For information about donating or lending items to the museum,
contact the museum staff at 870-297-4129.
Calico Rock Museum Foundation:
The Calico Rock Museum Foundation was chartered in June 2008 and has
been designated as a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt organization by the Internal
Revenue Service (Download Designation Letter). As such, every
donation is tax deductible.
The foundation raises funds for, manages, and operates the museum. The
artifacts given in the collection are owned by the City of Calico Rock,
Arkansas. Artifacts loaned by individuals remain the property of the
individual. While the foundation makes every effort to properly care for
loaned artifacts, it cannot be held responsible for any damage sustained
while under the care of the museum. To learn more about the museum, the
following documents are available for public review:
Foundation By-Laws
Policies and Procedures
Our Vision and Direction
The board of trustees adopted the vision and focus for the museum in July
2009. The trustees set forth three themes for the museum's exhibits and
collections:
1) The Development of Calico Rock
2) Calico Rock as an Economic Center
3) Everyday Living in Calico Rock
We invite you to read the visioning statement which will give you
detailed information about how we tell the story of Calico Rock.
In Partnership with UALR Public History Program
The Calico Rock Museum is pleased to partner with the University of
Arkansas at Little Rock's Public History Graduate program. This
partnership blends the resources of UALR's academic program, graduate
students preparing for a career in public history, and our community in
developing a first-class museum.
Visit Our Sister Museum:
The Calico Rock Museum is pleased to be working with the Old
Independence Regional Museum in Batesville in the development of our
museum and the coordination of our services. They have an excellent
facility, staff, and volunteers. Visit them today:
| Old Independence Regional Museum |
| CALICO ROCK MUSEUM FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Steven Mitchell Chair Term Expires: 2010 Dean Hudson Vice Chair Term Expires: 2011 Rev. Wayne Wood Secretary Term Expires: 2012 Velda Dixon Treasurer. Term Expires: 2012 Hon. Ronnie Guthrie Trustee Mayor of Calico Rock Gene Lockie Trustee Term Expires: 2010 Rev. Ed Matthews Trustee Term Expires: 2011 Ms. Barbara Fischer Trustee Term Expires: 2011 Mr. Reed M. Perryman Trustee Term Expires: 2012 |
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| MEET VELDA DIXON COMMUNITY SPECIALIST |
Velda Dixon, a member of
our board of trustees, serves
the community specialist.
Part of her responsibilities is
care for and management of
the museum. Velda is also
in charge of the Visitor
Center and works with the
Chamber of Commerce and
CREDC to promote our
community and grow the
opportunities for our town.
If you want to learn more
about the museum, schedule
a private tour or function, or
are interested in Calico Rock
contact Velda at 297-4129.
our board of trustees, serves
the community specialist.
Part of her responsibilities is
care for and management of
the museum. Velda is also
in charge of the Visitor
Center and works with the
Chamber of Commerce and
CREDC to promote our
community and grow the
opportunities for our town.
If you want to learn more
about the museum, schedule
a private tour or function, or
are interested in Calico Rock
contact Velda at 297-4129.
Museum Board of Trustees
Back L-R: Gene Lockie, Trustee; Velda Dixon, Treasurer; Dean Hudson, Vice
Chair; Mayor Ronnie Guthrie, Trustee; Rev. Ed Matthews, Trustee; Reed M.
Perryman, Trustee. Front L-R: Steven Mitchell, Chair; Barbara Fischer, Trustee;
Rev. Wayne Wood, Secretary.
Back L-R: Gene Lockie, Trustee; Velda Dixon, Treasurer; Dean Hudson, Vice
Chair; Mayor Ronnie Guthrie, Trustee; Rev. Ed Matthews, Trustee; Reed M.
Perryman, Trustee. Front L-R: Steven Mitchell, Chair; Barbara Fischer, Trustee;
Rev. Wayne Wood, Secretary.
