Sharing the Story of the Cherokee
Award-winning artist Verna Bates has embraced her heritage and passes it along to others
Growing up, Verna Bates learned very little about her Cherokee heritage....
Still Standing Tall
For more than a century, the current Vernon County, Mo., courthouse has been a focal point for the community
“The courthouse – the emblem and...
Community Past and Present
Mansfield, Mo., couple honors their heritage with a Native American museum
Safeguarding and sharing history is a full-time job for Murl and Marjorie Pierson. In...
Remonstrant of the Good Ol’ Days
The Sunset Drive In has entertained moviegoers since 1951
When Larry Marks went to work as a teenager at the Sunset Drive In movie theater...
Conserving the Grasslands
Oklahoma-based preserve has 25,000 acres for bison and 14,000 acres of leased cattle range
The Nature Conservancy was incorporated as a nonprofit on Oct. 22,...
Strolling Along Memory Lane
Jerry Tanksley welcomes all who come to view his unique collection
BERRYVILLE, ARK. - After taking early retirement, Jerry Tanksley decided he needed something to...
Standing the Test of Time
Church constructed in 1882 continues to minister to its rural community
The Rev. John Uder is the current pastor of what is today known as...
A Step Back in Time
The McCulloch family barn continues to be the center of the family
When Ray McCulloch and his wife, Ella established their 200-acre cattle farm alongside...
The Home of Truman
The birthplace of Missouri’s only president welcomes guests
LAMAR, MO. - What kind of house is considered “credible” for the President of the United States...
A Building for the Community
Auxiliary, Inc., restores former school to keep it a part of the community
HUNTSVILLE, ARK. - For a community to thrive, it’s essential to have...
