Rogers Historical Museum

In recognition of National Typewriter Day, we are sharing William "Coin" Harvey’s Underwood typewriter, circa 1930 (2016.37.1).

In 1930, Harvey decided to run in the 1932 candidacy for President of the United States and formed the Liberty Party. He began publication of the Liberty Bell to promote the party’s candidates and their platform centered on economic reforms. He hired young Kenneth Doescher to work as his secretary during the campaign. Harvey purchased this typewriter for Doescher to use for his political publication.

📷Photograph of the Week: Summer home locations in Bella Vista, circa 1930 (2015.9.1).

Today, June 19, is Juneteenth! Hearing about Juneteenth for the first time this year? Start here: https://bit.ly/2NbfZdN.

Want to learn more about Juneteenth in Arkansas? Read "Juneteenth" -Encyclopedia of Arkansas https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/juneteenth-3268/.

To learn more about the history and legacies of slavery in the United States, visit https://whitneyplantation.org/.

📷Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform with wife and two daughters, circa 1863. This image was found in Cecil County, Maryland, making it likely that this soldier belonged to one of the seven U.S.C.T. regiments raised in Maryland. Courtesy Library of Congress.

The City of Rogers and our Downtown Neighbors invite you to celebrate America’s 250th at the 40th Annual 4th of July Parade! Parade starts at 10am and there will be grand stands along Poplar Parkway between 4th and 3rd St!

Floats, community groups, performance groups, or decorated motorized vehicles must submit a Parade application to Rogers City Hall. Applications can be found on the City of Rogers website or picked up at City Hall, 301 W Chestnut St.

Individuals and families who wish to decorate bikes, e-bikes, strollers, wagons, or any non-motorized vehicle are encouraged to join in the parade at the end. Decorating supply packs can be picked up at the Parks offices at the Rogers Activity Center, 315 W Olive St, limit 1 per person. No application required.

For questions email:
[email protected]

TOMORROW! Explore the practical and artistic world of woodcarving on Thursday, June 18, 2026. While this craft has existed for thousands of years, in early America, carving was a necessity for creating kitchen tools, furniture, and decorative items.

Participants will learn carving history and test their skills by crafting with soap, focusing on techniques that turn simple materials into works of art.

Program begins at 9:00 AM at the Key Wing Education Center. Register on the museum’s website: https://www.rogershistoricalmuseum.org/summertime-fun.html