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Tales & Traditions

Gone to the Poorhouse
2026-09-27 14:00:00 2026-09-27 15:30:00 America/Chicago Tales & Traditions Join staff genealogists and guest speakers on the last Sunday of the month for stories about people and places in Ozark history. This month, we'll be joined by writer and historian Russell Gayer. Fayetteville Public Library - Walker Community Room (3rd Floor)

Sunday, September 27
2:00pm - 3:30pm

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Fayetteville Public Library

Walker Community Room (3rd Floor)

Join staff genealogists and guest speakers on the last Sunday of the month for stories about people and places in Ozark history. This month, we'll be joined by writer and historian Russell Gayer.

Historian and writer Russell Gayer will share his research on the Washington County poor farms and county home in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

For disability accommodations, call 479.856.7250 or email questions@faylib.org 2-3 weekdays before a program. Plan your visit by viewing our building map and details on accessibility services.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Classes & Learning | Author Talks & Lectures |

TAGS: | Washington County history | storytelling | local history | history | genealogy | Arkansas history |

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