Clayton Conversation:The Fortnightly Club

Sun Mar 22 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:30 pm UTC-05:00

The Clayton House | Fort Smith

Fort Smith Heritage Foundation
Publisher/HostFort Smith Heritage Foundation
Clayton Conversation:The Fortnightly Club
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Trailblazing Fort Smith women defied the limits of their era to build a library that transformed their community and history.
About this Event

Join Us for Clayton Conversation: The Fortnightly Club!

In honor of Women’s History Month, we are celebrating the incredible women of Fort Smith, Arkansas, who worked tirelessly to enrich their community by establishing a public library. Over the course of many years, they drafted proposals, rallied support, and pushed for change. Their dedication eventually led to the creation of what became the largest public library of its time. All of this happened during an era when women did not yet have the right to vote, which makes their achievement even more remarkable.

Refreshments at 2:00 Conversation starts at 2:30
Free for FSHF members $10 donation for non-members

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The Clayton House, 514 N 6th Street, Fort Smith, United States

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