Samuel Hamblen: From Lincoln’s Funeral to Hot Springs
Tuesday February 10 2026 12:00 PM
Garland County Library
Program Description
This program series is sponsored by the Garland County Historical Society in collaboration with the Garland County Library.
This program tells the story of Samuel Hamblen, whose eventful life included Civil War combat, serving in the Honor Guard at President Abraham Lincoln’s funeral, and serving as superintendent of Hot Springs Reservation (later Hot Springs National Park). In 1883-1884, he created Hot Springs Tunnel, which encloses Hot Springs Creek. The tunnel, still in use today, is sometimes called “Hamblen’s Arch.” Presented by the Special Projects Archivist at the Arkansas State Library, Jane Wilkerson.
Hybrid program. In-person at Garland County Library or livestreamed at: www.youtube.com/user/GarlandCoLibrary
When
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday February 10 2026
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Garland County Library
1427 Malvern Ave.
Hot Springs AR 71901
United States
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