Every autumn, the Friends of Old State House present the Annual Supper, a greatly anticipated occasion held in the historic 1885 House of Representatives Chamber on the second floor of the Old State House, showcasing notable speakers of historical, political, and regional significance.
Past Suppers have been addressed by Winston Spencer Churchill; General (Retired) Wesley Clark, former commander of NATO forces; Governors Sidney McMath, Dale Bumpers, David Pryor, Frank White and Mike Beebe; William Ferris, Director of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Dr. Jonathan Drummond-Webb, famed heart surgeon at Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Ed Wilson, President of Fox Television, and a number of famous authors.
Friends of the Old State House Museum Annual Supper
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Tickets: $150/person
Cocktails, Music and Silent Auction on the Lawn 5:30-6:30
Dinner and Program 7:00 House of Representative Chamber
The Shot that Shaped Arkansas: An Evening Exploring The Conway Crittenden Duel
with Rex Nelson, acclaimed Arkansas writer and commentator and Jay Barth, political scholar and civic leader.
Elevate your status to Arkansas’s exclusive “A-list” as a valued FOSH member, enjoying invitations to private receptions before every exhibit launch. These curated preview events offer a refined experience within the Riverfront Room, featuring refreshments, members-only guided tours, and insightful exhibit tours led by the museum director and expert staff curator, allowing you to delve deeper into the artistic and historical significance of each showcase.
Friends Board and Museum Staff Visit U.S. Marshalls Museum in Fort Smith
