Fayetteville History

Documenting the funky past of Fayetteville, Arkansas

The Osage and the Quapaw nations traveled the region now known as Northwest Arkansas for generations, including the land upon which Fayetteville was eventually founded. During a brief period, early Cherokee migrants lived in the region as well.

Approaching a Bicentennial

Fayetteville, founded in 1828, will celebrate its first 200 years during the course of 2028. Join in by learning more about the city’s past and thinking about ways to improve upon the city we have today.

Gloria Garcia

October 21, 2026

Gloria Dalia Garcia, age 51, of Fayetteville passed away on October 21, 2026, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. She was born on December 29, 1974, in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, to Catarino Segura and Raquel Palomo. Gloria was a devoted servant of God who lived her life guided by her faith and love for … More Gloria Garcia

The Kennedy Center

August 9, 2026

With the UA Fine Arts Center as an early trial, Fayetteville native Edward Durell Stone designed the Kennedy Center, a project pushed forward by Sen. J. William Fulbright. … More The Kennedy Center

Eclipses

December 24, 2025

Full solar eclipses for any particular point on earth are rare. The last one Fayetteville saw was in 1834. The next will be in 2045. … More Eclipses

George's Majestic

Frou Gallagher, a long-time Fayetteville chronicler and videographer, created a documentary film about George's Majestic Lounge, the longest-operating pub in Fayetteville.