The Drew County Historical Museum, located on South Main Street, holds artifacts of Drew County's past and its archives offer excellent records for genealogical research. Housed in the Cavaness Home - a prime example of late 19th century architecture - the museum hosts an annual Candlelight Tour during the Christmas holiday season. Period dressed tour guides show hundreds of visitors through the two-story historic structure. The Drew County Historical Society, which operates the museum and archives, also sponsors the annual cemetery tour held in conjunction with the Rough and Ready Festival, as well as living history re-enactments and weekly tours. For More Information
Drew County Historical Museum
404 South Main Street
Monticello, AR
(870) 367-7446
North Main Historic District
For those wanting to step back in history, the North Main Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, includes homes and churches and other structures that are nostalgic of a bygone era when horse and buggy were the norm and things moved just a little slower.
For the culturally astute, the SEARK Concert Association provides programming from September through May for the most discerning of music, drama, and dance aficionado. SEARK promotes interest and enjoyment in the performing arts and educates and inspires the general public by providing opportunities for the performers and audience to share artistic experiences. Its wide range of opportunities add to the community's cultural structure which reaches all levels - from children to adults.
Every Spring, Drew County's historical significance is relived in the Rough & Ready Festival. The event is named for the battle of Rough & Ready, fought southeast of Monticello. The festival includes live performers, crafts, foods, museum tours, and historical reenactments. For more information contact the Chamber of Commerce.