Debra Conner will be the keynote speaker for the conference. She has had experience portraying historical figures such as Emily Dickinson on the Chautauqua national circuit. On Friday, March 1 at 7pm she will provide a portrayal of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker for the general public. Edwards was the only female doctor in the Union Army during the Civil War and the only woman ever to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. No admission fee required for this presentation. This event is sponsored by Historic Washington State Park and the Patterson-Troike Foundation.

All are welcome to attend the conference, become a member, and to learn more about the field of living history in Arkansas. To register for the conference and view the conference schedule go to www.arkansaslivinghistory.com. Registration deadline is Friday, February 23. Questions on the conference email [email protected].

 The Arkansas Living History Association is dedicated to the advancement of living history as a form of interpretation, the encouragement of interaction and cooperation between individuals and institutions engaged in living history, the promotion of professional standards among living historians and at living history sites, and the development of public support for and interest in living history in Arkansas.

For more information go to www.arkansaslivinghistory.com.