Learn about the activism of rural Black women in Arkansas that centered around Home Demonstration Clubs in the early twentieth century. Watch a canning demonstration and take home a small jar of jam. Registration is required.
Come learn about the activism of rural Black women in Arkansas that centered around Home Demonstration Clubs in the early twentieth century. Community Outreach Archivist Danielle Afsordeh will give the historical overview, then demonstrate a quick fridge jam. Participants will take home a can of jam. Registration is required and is limited to 12 attendees. Email cedwards@cals.org to register.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Society & Culture | History & Genealogy | Food & Drink |
TAGS: | BlackHistoryMonth |
The Central Arkansas Library System and the City of Sherwood completed construction of the new Amy Sanders Library in early 2018. The new building has 14,500 square feet of space on a heavily wooded 15-acre parcel. The setting of the building is within the existing trees and steep terrain to enhance the uniqueness of the site, bringing the outside in.