Luncheon with Mrs. Parker and the Fortnightly Ladies

Fort Smith Museum of History
Western Heritage Month
"Luncheon with Mrs. Parker and the Fortnightly Ladies"
Saturday, May 10, 2014
12:00 noon

In celebration of Fort Smith Western Heritage Month, on Saturday, May 10, join Mary O’Toole Parker for Luncheon with the Fortnightly Ladies.

Mrs. Parker, portrayed by Sue Robison, will present a program relating little known facts about the woman behind the famous Federal Judge for the Western District of Arkansas. For $20 per person, guests will enjoy a delectable 1888 luncheon served by the Fortnightly Ladies.

The Fortnightly Club was founded in 1888 as a women’s literary and social organization with Mrs. Isaac C. Parker serving as the first president. The members were interested in establishing a public library in the city and soon began raising funds by selling Fortnightly Club Library Association shares for $5. Fort Smith’s first public library opened in 1889 at Belle Grove School with 1100 books.

Please call the Fort Smith Museum of History for reservations:  479-783-7841.

Experience the west with shootouts by the Lawbreakers and Peacemakers at the Fort Smith Trolley Museum, 10:00 a. m. – 3:00 p. m.