Enjoy an evening performance of Midsummer Night’s Dream by the American Shakespeare Center of Staunton, Virginia. Performance begins at 7:30 p.m. with a pre-show performance at 7 p.m. in the 1940 WPA Gym. Two afternoon workshops will be provided covering topics of how to perform Shakespeare on the modern stage. Workshop admission is $5 per person. Call ahead to reserve tickets. Tickets may be picked up at the 1874 Courthouse Visitor Center. Admission: $5 adults, $3 children (ages 6 - 12)

The frontier spirit lives on the Southwest Trail. Walk through a frontier encampment and learn about survival skills used by Arkansas settlers. Watch reenactors demonstrate tomahawk throwing, use of muzzleloading rifles, and more! Admission to the camp is free. Tours of the park are available at regular price. Admission: Admission to the camp is free. Tours of the park are available at regular price.

The annual meeting of the Association of Living History Farms and Agriculural Museums. Topics and workshops will follow the theme of "Touchy Topics and Quirky Questions." Go do the ALHA Downloads page for the program and registration form.

Annual conference of the Arkansas Living History Association. Theme: Living History in the 21st Century. Pre-registration fee is $40 per person by February 1. After February 1, Registration fee is $60. Click on the "Downloads" link at the top of the page for the "ALHA 2012 Conference Program." For more information contact Pody Gay at pgay@springdalear.gov.