Heritage Trail Partners Hosts Sesquicentennial Commemorative
Butterfield Stagecoach Ride Through Northwest Arkansas

Hurricane Ike delayed the celebration of the Butterfield Overland Mail sesquicentennial at historic Fitzgerald’s Station in Springdale, Arkansas, but the festivities have now been rescheduled for Sunday, October 5, from 12:30-3:00 p.m.

The stagecoach will arrive at 12:30 p.m. Come early so you can see the coach pass through the historic Fitzgerald Station barn, one of the few remaining structures built by John Butterfield for his overland mail route. Kids are invited to explore different activities such as stagecoach etiquette, how to pack a wagon, and historic songs and games. Kirby Sanders, author of the first volume of the Driver’s Guide to the Butterfield Overland Mail Route, will be on hand to sign copies of his book. Stagecoach rides will be available from 2:00-3:00 p.m.

The first 200 visitors to Fitzgerald’s Station will receive a sesquicentennial commemorative patch. All activities are free!