Uncovering the Black History of Western Arkansas and Indian Territory

This conference will focus on African American History of western Arkansas and Indian Territory from early settlement to the Civil Rights Movement. The conference is to provide a forum for discussing issues in African American History in anticipation of Black History Month. Scholars will discuss topics ranging from the first Fort Smith, US Colored Troops, Freedman Issues, American Colonization Society, Jim Crow Laws, and music and work songs. Living Historians will portray some of the more compelling historical figures of the area.

Keynote speaker – Angela Walton-Raji
Location – UA Fort Smith, Reynolds Room

Register at http://claytonhouse.art.officelive.com/claytonregistrationform.aspx

Sponsors- Fort Smith Historical Society, Arkansas Community Funds, Fort Smith Heritage Foundation, UA Fort Smith, Fort Smith Museum of History,