HEMPSTEAD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYINC

HOPE, AR

UPRR Red River Bridge (Fulton, Arkansas) Historic Union Pacific Railroad bridge over the Red River on the Hempstead County – Little River County line at Fulton, Arkansas.  The bridge has a through truss main span and two pony plate girder approach spans.
UPRR Red River Bridge (Fulton, Arkansas) Credit: cmh2315fl



The Hempstead County Historical Society, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Hope, Arkansas. Founded in 1969, this organization is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the history and culture of Hempstead County. The society works to collect, preserve, and interpret materials related to the county’s history. In addition to maintaining a research library, the society also sponsors programs and events to educate the public about the county’s past.

The society is housed at the historic Depot Museum in downtown Hope. The museum displays artifacts, photos, and documents related to the county’s native American inhabitants, as well as its early settlers and their subsequent development of the area. Exhibits focus on topics such as transportation, agriculture, and the Civil War. The museum also hosts special events throughout the year, including a monthly open house and a fall festival.

The society also publishes a quarterly newsletter and a book series, which includes a variety of titles related to the county’s history. These publications are available for sale in the museum gift shop. The society also provides educational resources to local schools, such as lectures, field trips, and special programs.

Overall, the Hempstead County Historical Society is an invaluable resource for locals and visitors alike. Through its research library, museum, and educational programs, the society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the county’s rich history and culture.

HEMPSTEAD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYINC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HOPE AR. US MID #8400500185

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Contact HEMPSTEAD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYINC

HEMPSTEAD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYINC
PO BOX 1257
HOPE
AR
71802-7180

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HEMPSTEAD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYINC Information

MID # 8400500185
Name HEMPSTEAD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYINC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 710542206
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 33.669216, -93.588587
CODES FIPS State Code: 05
FIPS County Code: 057
US Census Tract: 480300
US Census Block: 1059