All Roads Lead to Cane Hill
Class | Registration opens Tuesday, February 4, 2025 10:00 AM
Explore Cane Hill, once a vibrant educational and agricultural hub in Northwest Arkansas, and now a unique blend of Ozark culture, history, and nature. As the first European- American settlement in Washington County, Cane Hill was home to Arkansas’s first public library (1828) and the state’s first co-educational college (1875). Though factors like the Civil War and the railroad’s bypass led to its decline, the legacy lives on through Historic Cane Hill, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving its architectural and cultural heritage. With 15 historic buildings on the National Register, the organization operates a museum and art gallery and offers engaging programs throughout the year.
Join us after the lecture for an optional tour of Cane Hill’s landmarks and newly restored properties, led by Amanda Cothren, our programs and events coordinator with extensive experience in the region’s cultural scene. Discover why we say, “All Roads Lead to Cane Hill.”
Activity Level: 2
This class will meet in person at Cane Hill Historic Complex, located at 14219 College, WC 4762, Cane Hill, AR. Please read your class reminder email for the exact room location.
Class changes occasionally happen, please watch for (and read) announcements or emails from OLLI regarding your class.
Click on the link below for a Google map shot of our location:
Cane Hill Historic Complex
Amanda Cothren
Amanda Cothren is the programs and events coordinator for Historic Cane Hill, where she plans and executes educational and engaging programs and coordinates event rentals. Before Historic Cane Hill, Amanda worked in leadership at Ozark Folkways, was a graphic designer for the University of Arkansas, and was the executive editor and creative director of Edible Ozarkansas magazine. She is a proud Winslow Squirrel.