July 28, 1961

The first meeting of what would become the White County Historical Society was held at the Searcy City Library with thirteen people attending. The society has been the guiding force in the preservation of the history of White County’s people and institutions, in providing information for those interested in genealogy, and in encouraging the dissemination of information. Listing graves in the county has been a priority and, by 2007, the website included listings of 189 cemetery sites. The society helped establish a Pioneer Village at the Fair Grounds. It now publishes a monthly newsletter and has issued a journal annually since 1979.