The Brackett Library is currently hosting an exhibit commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and the impact that the war had on the state of Arkansas.
The display is set up in a museum-like style, with pictures and a story to go along with the displays. It is free and will be open until Sunday at 11 p.m.
“The exhibit is two-sided,” said circulation librarian Hannah Wood. “One side is about the issues that the country was looking at during each of the years of the Civil War. The other side addresses specific events that happened in Arkansas during the Civil War.”
People from the community, Homecoming visitors, students and anyone else interested are welcome to come view the exhibit.
“All the reactions we’ve had from people who have come to see [the exhibit] have been pretty positive,” Wood said. “Students think it’s pretty cool and we’ve had a few people from the community come see it, and an A.P. American History class from Harding Academy is also scheduled to come in.”
Some of the specific issues addressed on the first side of the exhibit include why the U.S. should commemorate the Civil War and the processes of emancipation and reconstruction.
The second side covers topics such as significant battles, dates and people in Arkansas and how they affected the overall outcome of the Civil War.
Wood encourages people to come out and see the exhibit and learn about America’s past. This is the first time the Brackett Library has hosted an exhibit like this.
“People have been surprised with what is in the exhibit and students are really enjoying it,” Wood said.
