Eighth-graders from St. Joseph School in Conway watch Sept. 17 as Chuck Martin demonstrates the loading and firing of an old-fashioned flintlock rifle and bystanders shout “Fire in the hole” during the Early Arkansaw Re-enactors Association’s presentation of living history at Cadron Settlement Park in Conway. The adult re-enactors and a several public school students dress in early 19th century attire.
The park, which is near the confluence of Cadron Creek and the Arkansas River, is about five miles west of Conway. In the early 19th century it was the location of the first permanent white settlement in Central Arkansas. For a time it was also given consideration to be Arkansas’ territorial capital and Pulaski County seat.
