The Arkansas Industrial University, located in Fayetteville opened its doors in 1872 through the Morrill Land-Grand Act, which prioritized public lands to establish university for the purpose of agriculture and mechanical arts development. The college attracted young adults looking to expand their knowledge, and horticulture societies pushed for horticulture education. The spread of agriculture was vital to both the Fayetteville community and the Government, and its highlighted in the creation of this university, which is now named the University of Arkansas, stamping horticulture legacy in its foundation. Some products to come out of the Fayetteville, Washington County region include the Oliver Red Apple, sometimes known as Senator, try a sample of the red and yellow apple with a refreshing pink tanged flesh. Purchase a grafted branch or seed through our gift store if you enjoyed the sample grow your own part of history with detailed instructions on how to properly care for the tree.
Draft Exhibit Panels for the potential creation of the Exhibit, with elements that I would wished to incorporate if I had the space and budget for the creation of this exhibit.
The Braithwaite House is a historical living building located on Old Bella Vista Highway in Bentonville Arkansas. Constructed in 1855, it is the oldest house in Benton County, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Braithwaite House is credited for the creation of the Arkansas Black Apple, a prominent apple variant that emerged in the late 19th century. Try a sample of the aged dark cherry hue apple, that’s best enjoyed a year after harvest due to its solid structure, which made it ideal in the late 19th century, as it lasted longer than most fruit crops of its kind. If you enjoyed the sample, purchase a graft branch or an apple seed with detailed instructions on how to care for your own apple tree.