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A role in the Centennial Exposition

It is remarkable that Arkansans so eagerly participated in the celebration of American independence in 1876, the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. The state was still reeling from the disastrous decision to join in the Confederate rebellion, the recent Brooks-Baxter War had dragged Arkansas' blighted image to new depths, and the state faced a staggering debt of $12 million.

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Tom Dillard: Arkansas put best foot -- and butter -- forward for Centennial

It is remarkable that Arkansans so eagerly participated in the celebration of American independence in 1876, the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. The state was still reeling from the disastrous decision to join in the Confederate rebellion, the recent Brooks-Baxter War had dragged Arkansas' blighted image to new depths, and the state faced a staggering debt of $12 million.

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Thanksgiving, for the first time

A New Yorker by the name of Sarah Josepha Hale is due most of the credit for Arkansas' first Thanksgiving celebration.

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Trick-or-treat traditions in Arkansas

Halloween is said to be the nation's third most costly holiday celebration. This year, Americans are projected to spend $10.14 billion on costumes, candy, decorations, pumpkins and a growing number of greeting cards. We spend more only for celebrating Christmas and Thanksgiving.

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Tom Dillard: By turn of 20th century, Halloween growing from ghost to monster

Tom Dillard: By turn of 20th century, Halloween growing from ghost to monster
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