Nov 1, 20203 minRemembering The Saenger TheatreFrom the 1920s through the 1960s, The Saenger Theatre drew massive crowds who came to see the top acts of the day.
Nov 1, 20203 minMeet Ferd HavisBy the late 1800s, Ferdinand “Ferd” Havis, a former slave, was a wealthy and influential man. How did he do it? Read on.
Oct 28, 20203 minPine Bluff Prevails Over Doomsday ProphesyIn 1903, one young woman prophesied the city of Pine Bluff would meet its end.
Oct 21, 20202 minThe Dollarway Road: An Early Achievement in Road ConstructionIf you think that building roads and bridges is a difficult proposition today, imagine what it was like at the start of the 20th century.
Oct 14, 20202 minTribute to Pine Bluff Commercial & Paul GreenbergIt's the end of an era for Pine Bluff Commercial as it transitions to an online format this month.
Oct 2, 20203 minMeet Olympian Bill CarrPowerful things often come in small packages. Case in point: Olympian William (“Bill”) Arthur Carr.
Sep 30, 20202 minMeet Isaac Scott Hathaway A major mover and shaker in the art world, Isaac Scott Hathaway was a man of firsts.
Sep 23, 20203 minMeet Zenobia Powell PerryZenobia Powell Perry was a famous composer, pianist, Civil Rights activist, and professor who influenced more generations of musicians.
Sep 16, 20203 minMeet John Miller HowardIn 1939, John Miller Howard founded the art department at Arkansas Agricultural, Mechanical & Normal College, now UAPB.
Sep 9, 20203 minHidden Figure No More: Dorothy McFadden HooverPhysicist and mathematician Dorothy McFadden Hoover was one of the “Hidden Figures” featured in Margot Lee Shetterly's bestselling book.
Sep 2, 20203 minThe Fascinating History of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has a long and rich history.
Aug 26, 20202 minKaren Wolfe, the Princess of Soul and BluesWhat does it take to create a music legend? Just ask Karen Wolfe, the Princess of Soul and Blues.
Aug 19, 20202 minHistoric Places Series: Engine 819What is it about old trains that inspires such interest and devotion? The fans of Engine 819 can explain.
Aug 12, 20203 minFreeman Harrison Owens: A Study in GeniusPine Bluff native Freeman Harrison Owens was a pioneer cinematographer and inventor of cinematic technology.
Aug 5, 20203 minWiley Jones: A Man of MeansA former slave, Wiley Jones, was one of the wealthiest African Americans in Arkansas during the late 19th century.
Aug 2, 20202 minCivil Rights History Comes Alive on ExplorePineBluff.com The Delta Civil Rights Legacy Trail is now available on ExplorePineBluff.com.
Jul 29, 20202 minHappy Birthday, Bonnie BrownBonnie Brown, a former Pine Bluff resident and a member of the chart-topping trio the Browns, would have celebrated her birthday this week.
Jul 27, 20202 minBlues History Comes Alive on ExplorePineBluff.com More than two dozen videos relating to famous blues musicians with Pine Bluff connections are now available on ExplorePineBluff.com.
Jul 22, 20202 minRemembering Taylor FieldLocated at 1201 East 16th Street at Florida Street, Taylor Memorial Field turns 80 this year.
Jul 21, 20202 minHistory Comes Alive on ExplorePineBluff.com ExplorePineBluff.com now features dozens of videos and audio clips on a wide variety of historical subjects.