Here is what the Texarkana Museum Systems had to say about this lecture on Saturday:
We will discuss why Orr School was so important to the African American community in Texarkana. Then we will go over some of the people who worked to save the building and preserve a piece of history as well as what it takes to preservee a historic building.
This lecture that the Texarkana Museum Systems has put together for everyone in helping celebrate Black History Month . The lecture will take place at the Museum of Regional History 219 Stsaeline in Texarkana and admission is free.
Here is what the Texarkana Museum Systems had to say about this activity:
Help us continue our celebration of 1971 and give in to those feelings of nostalgia by doing some 1970s hobbies. You can create a macrame keychain and plant hanger, a model car, or a latch hook pillowcase.
This is a great weekend activity, which is a series of fun kid-friendly events that the Texarkana Museum Systems has put together for everyone. Texarkana Museum System Members are just $10. Others are only $15.
Discovery Place Interactive Museum is a fun place to learn about the wonders of life. You can experience their sound wall and musical Tesla coils, and the Tinkering Studio. The Discovery Place Interactive Museum is located at 215 Pine Street in Texarkana.