The Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home in Jonesboro will host a special exhibit from Monday, Aug. 3, through Wednesday, March 3, to honor America’s 250th anniversary. The exhibit, ‘Ragged Old Flag: Johnny Cash and the American Experience,’ explores American history through the lens of Johnny Cash’s music.

Exhibit Details

According to Will Reaves, director of the boyhood home, the exhibit highlights how patriotism can be expressed not only through pride and tradition, but also through conscience, compassion, and courage. Visitors will have the opportunity to read an 1802 newspaper that mentions Paul Revere, examine the battle scars of a flag that flew during the Battle of Dutch Harbor, and connect with America’s heritage through a variety of other significant objects.

The exhibit has been curated not only by the staff of the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home but also by two graduate students in the Heritage Studies program. The items included are from the permanent collection of the boyhood home, alongside several historic items on loan.

Admission to the exhibit is included in the regular admission price for the Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home. Tickets are $20 per person, with discounts available for seniors, members of the military, and groups. Students, ages 17 and under, are $10, and K-12 student groups are $5 per person. Admission is free for those with an A-State ID, children under five, and members of the museum.

Original reporting: NEA Report (Jonesboro) — read the source article.