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Arkansas Post National Memorial 1741 Old Post Road Gillett, AR 72055 THE ARKANSAS POST GAZETTE Volume 5, No. 2 x February 2010 Arkansas Post National Memorial Turns 50

Inside this issue: Page 2 Superintendent’s Scribblins Page 3 Upcoming Bird Survey Page 4 Photo Contest Winners Page 6 Comings and Goings V.I.P. Spotlight Page 7 2010 Schedule Program Recap AETN Offers EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA ™ 2009 Digital Photo Contest Winner, 1st place Historical Under 18 . Photo by Conner McCollum - DeWitt, Arkansas 3D Views of rkansas Post became a State Park The Civil War battle in 1863 is con- A in 1929. Arkansas Post was ideal sidered to be part of the larger Arkansas Post Arkansas Post National Memorial commemorates because of the role it played in Arkan- Vicksburg campaign. The town of the earliest European settlement in the Lower Mississippi valley. First established in 1686, the Next Issue - Spring 2010 sas History. This was the site of the Arkansas Post would never recover. n the last newsletter, we discussed Post was an important staging point for Missis- first Territorial Capital in 1819, the On July 6, 1960, President Dwight Arkansas Education Television Net- sippi River trade between New France and the publication of the first semi-permanent I Gulf of Mexico. Situated along the Arkansas D. Eisenhower signed into law leg- work (AETN) and the Parks Initiative. More Details of Arkansas Post 50 Year newspaper west of the Mississippi River, the small settlement here blossomed into islation for the creation of Arkansas One exciting part of the promotion is a the first capital of the Arkansas Territory. It was River, and a major river port for much Anniversary Celebration Post National Memorial. The Na- series of 3D segments shot at each of the site of a small Revolutionary War skirmish as of the agriculture that took place in the well as two-day Civil War Battle. tional Park Service established the the six National Park Sites in Arkan- region. Junior Ranger Programs for Summer site to commemorate the first per- sas. Footage at Arkansas Post was shot Arkansas Post National Memorial last summer. The over three minute 1741 Old Post Road The role of Arkansas Post goes be- manent European Settlement in the Gillett, AR 72055 Superintendent’s Scribblins and More yond the state of Arkansas. The estab- Lower Mississippi Valley. Arkan- footage includes the Arkansas Post lishment of the Post in 1686 predates sas Post State Park Museum opened Town-site, Visitor Center, Moore’s Phone both New Orleans and St. Louis. The nearby to continue the story of what Bayou, and wildlife. 870 548-2207 Post played an important role in the happened after the Civil War. If you are interested in viewing these struggle between European powers for E-mail National Park Service staff and vol- shorts visit www.aetn.org/park/3d. [email protected] control of the fur trade. The French unteers will celebrate the anniver- AETN has a link to get 3D glasses. If relationship with the Quapaw Indians sary throughout 2010. The biggest you do not have internet, Arkansas Internet was vital to the defense of the Post. www.nps.gov/arpo event will be the 50th Anniversary Post Visitor Center has temporarily set After the French, the Spanish held Ar- Party on Saturday, July 3. While up a computer and glasses for visitors Visitor Center Hours kansas Post. An ally to the United more details will be put forth in the to see the shorts anytime 8 AM to 5 Daily 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. States during the American Revolu- Spring Newsletter, expect Living PM. tion, the Spanish Post was attacked by Grounds and Picnic Area Hours History Demonstrations and guest Daily 8:00 a.m. to dusk British partisans in 1783 in one of the speakers. July 3 will be a day of Wonder which photo won the 2009 digital last land actions of the war and the 2009 Digital Photo Contest Winner, 1st Place Recreational. celebration for the whole family. photo contest? Find out on pages 4 –5. Linda Lambert - Dumas, Arkansas only one that occurred in Arkansas.

THE ARKANSAS POST GAZETTE x Newsletter of Arkansas Post National Memorial x Gillett, Arkansas Superintendent’s Scribblin’s 2010 Calendar of Events

s I was look- other man’s treasure, I would be Sometimes it gets discarded, but often it 010 marks the 50 year anniversary in 1783. Join park staff and volun- European Settlement in the A ing around in wealthy if only I could find that ―other is sold as surplus. But then there are the 2 of Arkansas Post National Memo- teers from 10 AM to 2 PM for a me- Lower Mississippi Valley. Join my garage the man.‖ items that can’t be discarded – the stuff rial. Please join us for any of the morial to those who fought in the bat- us for a day of celebration with other day, I that only museums can legally have tle, A blackpowder demonstration I also enjoy going to garage sales and number of special events special presentations and histori- thought to myself (Indian arrowheads collected on Federal will also be given. estate auctions. I’m always on the cal reenactments. More details that I sure have a lands, raptor feathers, etc.) February 20 -21 -Civil War En- lookout for bargains. The problem is The 3rd Annual Photography Con- will be announced. bunch of junk. campment Visit with Union soldiers that I am always bringing home more My garage is overflowing with treasure test will be open April 17 through There was stuff that I haven’t un- who share stories from the Battle of Arkansas Post Teacher Work- junk – but it was cheaper than I could but my capacity is limited. Museums Labor Day. To be eligible, photos packed since our last move ten years Arkansas Post and the days that fol- shops -Summer Dates TBA have bought it at the store! When I constantly seek funding to expand their must be taken within the park bounda- ago and I even saw several boxes with lowed. Programs will be held on Sat- Educators are encouraged to re- think about it later, I probably would- storage facilities to keep up with their ries between April 17 and September markings that indicated that they were urday afternoon, Noon - 5 PM and fresh their Arkansas History at n’t have bought it at the store anyway, growing collections. Duplicates of arti- 6, 2010. There are youth and adult packed more than fifteen years ago. Sunday morning 9 AM—Noon. Res- the place where it all began – so my bargain is really just stuff I facts are found or collected and added to divisions for all categories. All entries Now I am quite sure that when they ervations are not necessary for this Arkansas Post. Talks on differ- really don’t need and in the garage it collections. Operating costs rise propor- must be received by 5 PM September were packed, they were ―must keep‖ or program. ent aspects of the fur trade, the goes. tionally, and that stresses budgets. We 13, 2010. Contact the park for contest at least ―sort-when-we-get-there‖ types beginning of Arkansas Territorial all have to draw the line and decide what March 6 –7 -The Colonial Encamp- rules and entry form. of things but now they are just taking If you think of my saved and salvaged Government, and the Civil War we’re going to keep. We cannot save ment at Arkansas Post will be held at up space. I intended to look at them, items as the cultural resources that June 19 - Youth Fishing Derby Try will be given at the where many everything, nor should we. the picnic area. Reenactors will share of these events took place. Edu- but something always seems to come they are, how do you determine what details about life in Arkansas during your hand at catching the big one in up and they just pile up. I must be one to keep and what to discard? If I Several years ago my siblings and I were the Arkansas Post Youth Fishing cators will earn six hours of in- the French and Spanish Colonial pe- service credit for attending. of the world’s biggest packrats! where the President of the United faced with the distribution of my riod. Reservations are not necessary , Derby. Park Lake will be stocked by States, everything in my garage would mother’s estate after she passed away. It the Arkansas Game & Fish Commis- Please call 870-548-2207 to reg- When something breaks or reaches the but school groups are encouraged to be significant because it would be as- included all the items she had saved over sion with 300 channel catfish for this ister. end of its useful life I catch myself inquire about special programs on sociated with an historic figure. Imag- her 80+ years and many of the items event. Prizes will be awarded for the thinking that it should be recycled or March 5. Please call Joe Herron at October 23 - Ghosts of the Past ine what might show up on eBay (my were associated with our collective up- largest catfish and for the most catfish salvaged for spare parts. I hate to be 870-548-2207 for details. Join park staff and volunteers for old toothbrush, a worn out tennis shoe, bringing. Some were of no value to any landed. Competition is open to youth wasteful and don’t want to contribute a guided, candlelight walk etc.) and they would probably sell to of us but there were still a large number March 27 - Spring Bayou Float will 12 and under. Registration begins at to the overflowing landfills so I do my through Arkansas History. Res- boot! But this scenario brings to mind of things that meant something to one or travel from Moore’s Bayou to Post 8:30 A.M. Competition fishing from part and often will salvage the screws ervations are strongly recom- the question what cultural resources more of us. Deciding who would keep Bayou. Registration is required. 9:00 A.M. to Noon. Fishing will be and any other ―useful‖ pieces before I mended. are really worth keeping? Do we, as these treasures was difficult since it open to all ages after the contest. toss out the remaining carcass. I have a April 17 -Colbert’s Raid: 227th An- museums, parks, historic places have meant that those who did not keep them November 13 - Fall Bayou vast collection of miscellaneous niversary This was the only Revolu- to preserve every artifact? would probably never see that item July 3 - Arkansas Post 50 Year Float will travel from Moore’s screws, nails and all sorts of strange tionary War battle in Arkansas and again. For me, it was a constant feeling Celebration. The park was estab- Bayou to Post Bayou. Registra- fasteners and maybe once every sev- Throughout my career with the Na- perhaps the last land action of the war of loss of the memorabilia. So I saved a lished in 1960 to memorialize the first tion is required. eral months I will actually find a use tional Park Service I have worked in a lot of things that I felt had significance for one or two. It feels good when I do wide range of parks and every one had to me, rented a truck and hauled several use one too; of course it might take me a museum collection and a controlled tons of things back home to my garage. an hour to find the right screw but it storage area or at least access to one to Program Recap: Summer-Fall 2009 Oh, I opened many of the boxes when I doesn’t cost me anything. If I lived in preserve and protect the museum col- got home, but many are still carefully the city, I could probably go to the lo- lection. Depending on the type of 009 was a very active summer. In The 15th Annual Ghosts of the Past The Fall Float was a big success due to sealed. I take solace in the knowledge cal hardware store and get the exact park, we had collections of either cul- 2 June, the park held digital photogra- had over 230 visitors. The stops this the participation of the Arkansas Ca- that they were saved for posterity but I replacement in a couple of minutes, but tural or natural artifacts or both. We phy workshops, Family Fun Days, Junior year included the Spanish Cannon noe Club. It was a record 20 people in am perplexed as to how I will be able to Ranger Day-camps, and Colonial Kids hey, I’m concerned for the environ- constantly struggled with defining our Crew, John James Audubon, The Civil canoes and kayaks. Volunteer Don enjoy them until they can be passed on Day. AETN’s Meet Me at the park ment, right? Scope of Collections and often when it War Medicine Woman, Union Soldiers Hubsch led the float. As mentioned in to my offspring. was updated, part of the collection fell was a huge success with attendance of away from home, and a Gospel Music the last issue, Don Hubsch has been OK, I can justify my saving fasteners outside the updated scope. Now what? This whole dilemma is such a mess and over 200 people. Central High NHS, scene. Lindsay Robinson-Beaton working with the Corp of Engineers but how can I explain fan blades, or a If you follow the Museum Standards, so is my garage. It’s too complex for me Hot Springs NP, Cane Creek State talked about Arkansas Post today. and Arkansas Game and Fish to Estab- lawnmower wheel, or a broken pole you make the items outside the scope to think about and it gives me a head- Park, and Arkansas Post State Park David Ware also gave a talk on Arkan- lish a water trail around Arkansas Post lamp? I guess I just have to face my available to other museums. When the ache. So, I’ll just turn out the garage Museum all contributed to the event. sas Territorial Government in 1819. National Memorial. obsession and say there is not a good items fall within their scope and they light, close the door, and go watched We appreciate AETN for hosting the Volunteers from Hot Springs National The park hopes to have excuse for my behavior. So, I’ll just event. Jodi Morris, Lindsay Robinson- have the space to house them, the some TV. Park, Arkansas Post State Park Mu- a ribbon cutting at one put it in the garage and throw it out the Beaton, Brandon Allen, and park volun- items are transferred and all is well. seum, and Lake Chicot State Park of the floats in 2010. next time I clean the garage – which I Edward E. Wood, Jr. teers were very busy this summer and But that leaves the stuff that no other served with as guides for the hour long never seem to do! If you subscribe to we appreciate their hard work. museum wants, so we box it up. Park Superintendent walking tour. the old cliché: One man’s junk is an-

2 THE ARKANSAS POST GAZETTE THE ARKANSAS POST GAZETTE 7 Comings and Goings Upcoming Bird Survey at Arkansas Post by Sarah Allely, Biologist very year during breeding season, E the Heartland Network Inventory and Monitoring Program’s scientists oversee a survey of the birds at Arkan- sas Post. The survey provides informa- tion about bird populations and breeding habitats in the park and ultimately allows us to monitor the health of our bird community. It also serves to im- prove our understanding of the birds at the park. The health level of the bird arah Allely, Biologist, comes to the ason Allely, Park Guide, is a first community helps us to assess the integ- S park from the Midwest Regional J time National Park employee rity of the prairie and bottomland hard- Office in Omaha, Nebraska. Sarah will who comes from Iowa State Univer- odi Morris, Education Coor- wood habitats at Arkansas Post and be doing much of the same work that Leo sity. He has a bachelors degree in J dinator, has transferred to a guides us in making decisions regarding Acosta did as Resource Manager. Sarah Liberal Arts and is currently pursu- Park Ranger position at Central habitat management. has been with the National Park Service ing a bachelors degree in History. High School National Historic for 2 years and is earning a masters de- Past surveys have revealed that the bird Site. In her short time at Arkan- gree in Park and Resource Management. Jason is a participant in the Student community is beneficially influenced by sas Post, Jodi coordinated the Temporary Employment Program our diverse mix of habitats that include NPS photo by Ed Wood. The Mockingbird, Arkansas’s state bird, is frequently seen at the park in the spring season. (STEP). Other STEPs in the park 2008 Ghosts of the Past, began bayou floats of the park, gave woodland, field/prairie, lawn, riparian, include maintenance workers Justin wetland, and woodland edge areas. The During the survey, volunteer birders survey until four hours after sunrise. Arkansas Post NM Walker and Dustin Danner from teacher workshops, and a series of Junior Ranger Day Camps. surveys have also shown that the spe- monitor birds at several locations The park provides the volunteers the University of Arkansas, Monti- cies richness, diversity, and distribution We appreciate all of Jodi’s hard within the park. The survey sites are with bird identification training and Volunteering cello. Justin Walker also splits his levels are at expected levels. time helping in the Visitor Center work and wish her good luck divided between all types of habitat materials, transportation to sites, and with her new position. Opportunities on weekends. An initial survey conducted in 2007 in both units of the park. Twenty- identification assistance. Volunteers identified 42 species of birds occurring one of the sites are located at the Me- need only have an interest in bird n 2010 the park will rely heavily on at the park; 17 are permanent residents, I volunteers such as Historic Reenac- 24 are summer residents, and 1 is a late morial Unit, and fifteen are located at identification; you do not need to be tors. Some volunteers may also be V.I.P. Spotlight on Dyan Bohnert migrant resident of the park. Eleven the Osotouy Unit. Each year, the an expert to join the surveys. needed to complete the upcoming bird species at the park are considered to be park seeks out volunteers to assist survey (see article on page 3). If you yan Bohnert is versatile with the characters she brings to events at of continental importance, which are with the surveys. The surveys take If you would like to assist with the bird have skills that you feel would help the D Arkansas Post. During the Colbert’s Raid Anniversary and Meet Me survey or have any questions about the at the Park, she gave her program, ―A Ladies Life‖. This program focuses species that have experienced popula- place from mid-May to mid-June and park, please contact Joe Herron at 870- survey, please contact Park Biologist 548-2270 or [email protected]. The on the daily routine of women in the early nineteenth century. Another tion decline, have small ranges, or we start each day at daybreak and Sarah Allely at 870-548-2210. volunteer application is found at http:// popular character is the Civil War Medicine Woman which visitors re- whose habitats are threatened. www.nps.gov/getinvolved/volunteer.htm cently saw during Ghosts of the Past. Outside of the park, she presents an under resources. American Indian program which is inspired by her Apache great- grandmother. A Word from the Editor Dyan is active with the First Arkansas Artillery. She is member of both the We had a very exciting summer and fall in 2009. The Early Arkansaw Reenactors Association (EARA) and Arkansas Living His- summer seasonals and YCC students did some very tory Association (ALHA). She is a member of the Order of the Confederate good work in the park. Much of the view shed around Rose in Greenville Mississippi and The Order of the Black Rose. She is Post Bend has been opened up. Colonial Kids Day and Meet Me at the Park were both well attended. Historian and Secretary for the Camp White Sulphur Springs Aid Society. Many people who attended Ghosts of the Past this Dyan recently won the General James F. Fagan Award for Best Scrapbook year had some very nice things to say about the event. with the Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV). I personally want to thank the staff and volunteers With an enthusiasm for History, Dyan brings these characters to life to help who made it a success. educate and inspire young people to learn about their roots. A native to Ar- Please enjoy the newsletter. We are all looking for- ward to the anniversary celebration. We hope you kansas County, Dyan volunteers for both the park and also for the Arkansas can join us. Post State Park Museum. Dyan Bohnert has been integral in telling the Ar- Joe Herron Dyan Bohnert at the Meet Me at the Park kansas Post story. 2009 Digital Photo Contest Entry Walter Jagiello, North Little Rock, Arkansas Park Ranger event in July.

6 THE ARKANSAS POST GAZETTE THE ARKANSAS POST GAZETTE 3 2009 Digital Photo Contest Winners

First Place Landscape and Grand Champion 1st Place Historical Tammy DeBerry - DeWitt, Arkansas First Place Wildlife Mark E. Cater - Monticello Arkansas First Place Plantlife Elmer Sparks—Hamburg, Arkansas Mark E. Cater - Monticello Arkansas

First Place Macro Tie Jenifer McCollum - DeWitt, Arkansas First Place Recreation (Under 18) First Place Macro Tie Holden McCollum - DeWitt, Arkansas .Marilyn Sutton– Bauxite, Arkansas

First Place Landscape (Under 18) Stacey Cox - DeWitt, Arkansas

See the contest winners below on other pages of the newsletter:

Page 1 Page 8 First Place Macro (Under 18) First Place Recreation Conner McCollum - DeWitt, Arkansas Linda Lambert—Dumas, Arkansas

Thanks to Everyone who entered. The 2010 Digital Photo Contest will be 2009 Digital Photo Contest Winners L-R back— Marilyn Sutton, Tammy DeBerry, Linda Lambert, Jenifer McCollum First Place Macro (Under 18) from April 17 - Labor Day. Front—Stacey Cox, Conner McCollum, Holden McCollum Holden McCollum - DeWitt, Arkansas Not pictured—Mark E. Cater and Elmer Sparks First Place Plantlife (Under 18) Photo by Angi Herron, Park Volunteer Stacey Cox - DeWitt, Arkansas

4 THE ARKANSAS POST GAZETTE THE ARKANSAS POST GAZETTE 5 2009 Digital Photo Contest Winners

First Place Macro Tie Jenifer McCollum - DeWitt, Arkansas First Place Recreation (Under 18) First Place Macro Tie Holden McCollum - DeWitt, Arkansas .Marilyn Sutton– Bauxite, Arkansas

First Place Landscape (Under 18) Stacey Cox - DeWitt, Arkansas

See the contest winners below on other pages of the newsletter:

Page 1 Page 8 First Place Macro (Under 18) First Place Recreation Conner McCollum - DeWitt, Arkansas Linda Lambert—Dumas, Arkansas

4 THE ARKANSAS POST GAZETTE THE ARKANSAS POST GAZETTE 5 Comings and Goings Upcoming Bird Survey at Arkansas Post by Sarah Allely, Biologist very year during breeding season, E the Heartland Network Inventory and Monitoring Program’s scientists oversee a survey of the birds at Arkan- sas Post. The survey provides informa- tion about bird populations and breeding habitats in the park and ultimately allows us to monitor the health of our bird community. It also serves to im- prove our understanding of the birds at the park. The health level of the bird arah Allely, Biologist, comes to the ason Allely, Park Guide, is a first community helps us to assess the integ- S park from the Midwest Regional J time National Park employee rity of the prairie and bottomland hard- Office in Omaha, Nebraska. Sarah will who comes from Iowa State Univer- odi Morris, Education Coor- wood habitats at Arkansas Post and be doing much of the same work that Leo sity. He has a bachelors degree in J dinator, has transferred to a guides us in making decisions regarding Acosta did as Resource Manager. Sarah Liberal Arts and is currently pursu- Park Ranger position at Central habitat management. has been with the National Park Service ing a bachelors degree in History. High School National Historic for 2 years and is earning a masters de- Past surveys have revealed that the bird Site. In her short time at Arkan- gree in Park and Resource Management. Jason is a participant in the Student community is beneficially influenced by sas Post, Jodi coordinated the Temporary Employment Program our diverse mix of habitats that include NPS photo by Ed Wood. The Mockingbird, Arkansas’s state bird, is frequently seen at the park in the spring season. (STEP). Other STEPs in the park 2008 Ghosts of the Past, began bayou floats of the park, gave woodland, field/prairie, lawn, riparian, include maintenance workers Justin wetland, and woodland edge areas. The During the survey, volunteer birders survey until four hours after sunrise. Arkansas Post NM Walker and Dustin Danner from teacher workshops, and a series of Junior Ranger Day Camps. surveys have also shown that the spe- monitor birds at several locations The park provides the volunteers the University of Arkansas, Monti- cies richness, diversity, and distribution We appreciate all of Jodi’s hard within the park. The survey sites are with bird identification training and Volunteering cello. Justin Walker also splits his levels are at expected levels. time helping in the Visitor Center work and wish her good luck divided between all types of habitat materials, transportation to sites, and with her new position. Opportunities on weekends. An initial survey conducted in 2007 in both units of the park. Twenty- identification assistance. Volunteers identified 42 species of birds occurring one of the sites are located at the Me- need only have an interest in bird n 2010 the park will rely heavily on at the park; 17 are permanent residents, I volunteers such as Historic Reenac- 24 are summer residents, and 1 is a late morial Unit, and fifteen are located at identification; you do not need to be tors. Some volunteers may also be V.I.P. Spotlight on Dyan Bohnert migrant resident of the park. Eleven the Osotouy Unit. Each year, the an expert to join the surveys. needed to complete the upcoming bird species at the park are considered to be park seeks out volunteers to assist survey (see article on page 3). If you yan Bohnert is versatile with the characters she brings to events at of continental importance, which are with the surveys. The surveys take If you would like to assist with the bird have skills that you feel would help the D Arkansas Post. During the Colbert’s Raid Anniversary and Meet Me survey or have any questions about the at the Park, she gave her program, ―A Ladies Life‖. This program focuses species that have experienced popula- place from mid-May to mid-June and park, please contact Joe Herron at 870- survey, please contact Park Biologist 548-2270 or [email protected]. The on the daily routine of women in the early nineteenth century. Another tion decline, have small ranges, or we start each day at daybreak and Sarah Allely at 870-548-2210. volunteer application is found at http:// popular character is the Civil War Medicine Woman which visitors re- whose habitats are threatened. www.nps.gov/getinvolved/volunteer.htm cently saw during Ghosts of the Past. Outside of the park, she presents an under resources. American Indian program which is inspired by her Apache great- grandmother. A Word from the Editor Dyan is active with the First Arkansas Artillery. She is member of both the We had a very exciting summer and fall in 2009. The Early Arkansaw Reenactors Association (EARA) and Arkansas Living His- summer seasonals and YCC students did some very tory Association (ALHA). She is a member of the Order of the Confederate good work in the park. Much of the view shed around Rose in Greenville Mississippi and The Order of the Black Rose. She is Post Bend has been opened up. Colonial Kids Day and Meet Me at the Park were both well attended. Historian and Secretary for the Camp White Sulphur Springs Aid Society. Many people who attended Ghosts of the Past this Dyan recently won the General James F. Fagan Award for Best Scrapbook year had some very nice things to say about the event. with the Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV). I personally want to thank the staff and volunteers With an enthusiasm for History, Dyan brings these characters to life to help who made it a success. educate and inspire young people to learn about their roots. A native to Ar- Please enjoy the newsletter. We are all looking for- ward to the anniversary celebration. We hope you kansas County, Dyan volunteers for both the park and also for the Arkansas can join us. Post State Park Museum. Dyan Bohnert has been integral in telling the Ar- Joe Herron Dyan Bohnert at the Meet Me at the Park kansas Post story. 2009 Digital Photo Contest Entry Walter Jagiello, North Little Rock, Arkansas Park Ranger event in July.

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