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 Endowment for Humanities, and Dr. Jonathan Drummond-Webb, famed heart surgeon at Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Ed Wilson, President of Fox Television, and a number of famous authors.
Tickets for the 2024 Annual Supper on Tuesday, October 22nd, are available for purchase.
Pictured: Jennifer Sperry, Ruth Ann Rugg, David Beck, Cary Cox, Rae Ann Fields, Jimmy Fields, Kathy Roberts. During visit to United States Marshalls Museum in Fort Smith.
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.