Gann Museum Unveils Saline County Veterans Display
By Cody Berry I decided to take a break from the old collection books and put together a tribute to our Saline County veterans. This display features three uniforms from three different wars, two swords from the 1800s, a mess kit and medal from a WWII hero who survived being a prisoner of war, and … Continued
Museum Day in Saline County
Saline County Museums have partnered to host the 3rd annual Saline County Museum Day on Saturday, September 23 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The ten museums are located throughout the county in Bauxite, Bryant, Benton, Haskell, Mabelvale, and Traskwood. Unlike a typical day for these museums, the event does not require appointments or reservations. … Continued
The Ganns Visit Havana
The Gann family has garnered a great deal of fame in Saline County over the years, but did you know that in 1940 they visited Havana, Cuba? Dr. Gann, Jr., worked for many years as Chief of Staff at St. Vincent’s Infirmary and at Little Rock General Hospital from 1919 to 1924. Reportedly, it was … Continued
Gann Goods: Saline County and Pottery
After the Civil War ended in 1865, many potters came to this part of Saline County. Between 1868 and 1898, there were as many as a dozen potteries in Benton. Locally made and world famous Niloak pottery was discovered in 1912 by Charles “Bullet” Hyten. While most potters made more functional items like flower vases, … Continued
The Gann Memorial (1946 – 1967)
In 1946, Dr. Dewell Gann, Jr and his wife Agnes Baum Gann deeded the Gann building to the City of Benton to be used for “Library Purposes.” The younger Dr. Gann and his wife signed the deed on April 19, 1946. The tiny three-room medical office is a unique landmark, having walls made of bauxite, … Continued