Duties

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The Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission shall have the following duties:

  1. (1) To plan, develop, and carry out programs and activities appropriate to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the Civil War era and encourage the development of programs that ensure that the commemoration results in a positive legacy and has long-term public benefits;

  2. (2) To encourage interdisciplinary examination of the Civil War;

  3. (3) To facilitate Civil War-related activities throughout the state;

  4. (4) To encourage civic, historical, educational, economic, and other organizations across the state to organize and participate in activities to expand the understanding and appreciation of the significance of the Civil War;

  5. (5) To coordinate and facilitate the public distribution of scholarly research, publications, and interpretation of the Civil War; and

  6. (6) To provide technical assistance to local organizations and nonprofit organizations to further the commemoration of the sesquicentennial of the Civil War.


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