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Maynard Pioneer Museum

Coordinates: 36°24′59″N 90°54′26″W / 36.4164°N 90.9071°W / 36.4164; -90.9071
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Maynard Pioneer Museum
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Established1979
LocationMaynard, AR
TypeLiving history museum

The Maynard Pioneer Museum and Park is a museum and park located within Maynard, Arkansas.

Collection

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The centerpiece of the museum is a log cabin dating to the late 19th and early 20th century, with original furnishings and historic newspaper clippings. There are also a variety of period photographs donated by local Randolph County residents. A museum annex was built in 1982, housing examples of period furniture and other objects.[1]

Events

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Every year, the Maynard Pioneer Museum holds "Pioneer Day". Students from Maynard High School set up booths and games for the day. The events include a "You might be a redneck" joke competition and a Pet Parade.

References

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  1. ^ Robinett, cindy. "Maynard Pioneer Museum and Park". Encyclopedia of Arkansas. Retrieved 2024-07-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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36°24′59″N 90°54′26″W / 36.4164°N 90.9071°W / 36.4164; -90.9071