In 2019, the Italian Program at the University of Arkansas, in collaboration with the Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures, began a research project to celebrate early migration to the state of Arkansas. This project was carried out in conjunction with the Tontitown Historical Museum, where professors Ryan Calabretta-Sajder (Italian), Kathleen Condray (German) and Linda Jones (French & the Quapaw Nation) worked together to recreate the past for the future.
The team’s efforts were successful, and they won an Arkansas Humanities Council Grant to work on “Mapping Unheard Migrant Voices in Arkansas.” This interactive Digital Humanities website provides a deep dive into the rich history of early migration to Arkansas, exploring the cultural experiences of the French, German, Italian and Quapaw people.
On Tuesday, April 30, at 6 p.m., the Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures will present their recent research project at Tontitown City Hall. The event will begin with a presentation by Italian major Alessandro Palazzuoli-Bevilacqua on his internship with the Tontitown Historical Museum, collaborating on a new exhibit. Parking is available onsite at City Hall and the event is free and open to the public. For any questions or information about this event please email Ryan Calabretta-Sajder at calabret@uark.edu.
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