HPMEC to Host Day Camp in June, Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary

May 22, 2026
Photo of the home in Piggott.
Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center (HPMEC) will host a day camp on Friday, June 19, in Piggott.

JONESBORO – To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center (HPMEC) will host two day camps in June. 

“Painting the American Story” will be held from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, for those ages 9 to 12 years old. The second camp will be on Friday, June 19, for those ages 13 to 17.
 
“Campers will tour the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and the Matilda and Karl Pfeiffer Museum. They will learn to paint on canvas, creating their own America 250-themed masterpiece to take home,” said Shannon Williams, director of HPMEC.  
 
The event fee is $145, and all materials and supplies will be provided. Snacks and lunch for the day will be provided through a sponsorship. Williams said that Arkansas Education Freedom Account funds may also be used. 
 
HPMEC is located at 1913 Museum Row in Piggott.  
 
To register or for any questions, one may email Williams at shwilliams@AState.edu.