Bicentennial gifts available

HOPE – Now is the time to get a great Christmas gift that has a local connection. To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the formation of Hempstead County, Arkansas, the Hempstead County Bicentennial Committee has souvenir T-shirts, silver coins and bowie knives for sale. Order are being taken for commemorative silver coins at $50 each and Bowie knives for $500.  Proceeds from the sale of the souvenirs will go to help fund projects being completed by the committee.  Souvenirs are available for purchase at the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce or Lagrone Williams Hardware. You can also purchase online at www.hempstead200.com.

All products for sale or printed by the committee are made by people and businesses of Hempstead County.

The Hempstead County Bicentennial Committee seeks to promote events and celebrations around this significant year for Hempstead County. For more information and updates concerning the Hempstead County Bicentennial visit www.Hempstead200.com or email Hempstead200@gmail.com. On Facebook visit “@Hempstead200”.