Arkansas

Sixteen year old completes a project to restore the Arkansas boxcar to earn Eagle Scout badge. Click on the images below to view full size. Tristan Ainsworth (on the right) and his Dad, Warren "Bud" Ainsworth of West Helena, ARK. We wish to thank and congratulate the Ainsworths and all who donated labor, money, or materials to assist in the project on a wonderful job well done. Artifacts: For many years there was no public knowledge of the fate of any of the Arkansas Merci Train gifts, but during the past decade it has been revealed that a few (pictured below) are in the holdings of the Arkansas Arts Center. Click on the images below to view full size. German Dark Blue Glazed Stoneware Jug circa 1900 - ceramic. Glass bowl, 19th century.

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