Depot Discovery Day - September

Join the staff of our DCC Education Team for Depot Discovery Day on Saturday, September 20, starting at 1 p.m.

This month's reading will be "Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal" by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson.

Theme: In observance of "United States Marshal's Bicentennial Day."

Special Presenter: U.S. Marshal Jeremy Hammons, a Deputy U.S. Marshal and public information officer for the U.S. Marshals Service in the Eastern District of Arkansas, will discuss the life and times of Marshal Bass Reeves. Hammons has dedicated considerable research to the history of Bass Reeves, a famous African American Deputy U.S. Marshal who served in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Reeves is important to both Arkansas and U.S. History.

Games/Art/Activity:
A. Presentation by U.S. Marshall Jeremy Hammons
B. Wanted Poster Relay game
C. Bean Bag Trivia Toss

Food and Refreshments will be served.

Location:
DCC Depot Museum
95 Missouri Street
Helena, Arkansas 7234
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
For more information, please contact the DCC Education Director at 870-338-4350 or email aW5mbyB8IGRlbHRhY3VsdHVyYWxjZW50ZXIgISBjb20=. This event is free and open to everyone

You may also like the following events from Delta Cultural Center:

• Next month, 10th October, 12:00 pm, 2025 Front Porch Blues Bash in Helena
• Next month, 18th October, 01:00 pm, Depot Discovery Day - October in Helena
• This November, 15th November, 01:00 pm, Depot Discovery Day - November in Helena

Also check out other Arts events in Helena.