Barbara Ward has been working at the Historic Arkansas Museum since 1999 in the education department. Currently she is the Programs Coordinator, and the living history program is one of the area's included in her responsibilities.

Barbara is very excited about the Arkansas Living History Association and the great things the organization can accomplish for all living history performers and people who would like to become involved in living history and reenactments.

Prior to joining the museum, Barbara’s experience was in Theater and Broadcast Journalism (Radio). She attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and also attended the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. She considers it a privilege to be the representative of District 2 and a member of ALHA.