News at the Potts Inn!

We have several items of news to report about the museum!  First, we are now able to offer Arkansas History Professional Development hours at the museum.  Our first scheduled group of teachers is the Pottsville k-8 teachers of Arkansas History in February.  I sure hope they don't mind being guinea pigs!  That process was a little intimidating to say the least.  First there's dealing with the Arkansas Department of Education which is daunting in itself.  Then there's the technology...posting profiles, making the title search-friendly, and meeting all the requirements of PD for teachers!  Luckily, I had the assistance of a very helpful lady at the ADE, and I made it through...  Unfortunately for her, I have edited the title a couple of times and that means she has to approve the whole program again!  Sorry!

Next, the museum was featured in the Atkins Chronicle newspaper with a photo of our own Margaret Motley on the front page!  Teachers from Craighead County, touring our area, stopped for a tour of the museum, and from the comments we received, they were delighted!  In addition, a representative from www.Arkansasonline.com is coming to tour.  Hopefully we'll get some positive promotion from that visit! 

Last, sadly, I  will no longer be employed at the museum after July 30.  "sniff, sniff"  I have enjoyed every minute of my summer as tour guide at the museum!  I will be available to help with special events, planning and promoting the museum everywhere I go!   My replacement, Alicia Powell, will do a fantastic job.  She already has so many great ideas.  She is young and enthusiastic!  Go by and visit with Mrs. Alicia and take a tour of the Potts Inn Museum!!!

Christmas in July!

I was browsing the aisles at Wal-mart today and they have moved the canning supplies and replaced them with school supplies! Really?  It happens every year! Right after July 4---it's back to school shopping time!

Well, how about moving Christmas shopping up a little too?  We have just received the 2011 Ornaments for the Potts Inn Museum Gift Shop! They are adorable, thanks to Benita Drew of Benita's Photography in Pottsville! She is so talented and here's the proof!



Here's the 2011 Christmas Ornament
A photo of the Falls-Sinclair Grocery Building and
with several period cars parked out front.









There are still plenty of the beautiful 2010 ornaments left also!

I told you she was talented!  But don't take my word for it, come down to Potts Inn Museum and take a look! These fantastic ornaments are only $10.00. Perfect gift for a teacher, Sunday School teacher, babysitter, hair stylist, BFFs, anyone on your list!