There are 13 Quester chapters in Arkansas, with local chapters in Hot Springs Village/Hot Springs and Diamondhead. The theme for this year's annual convention, which was held in Hot Springs, was "Hot Springs' Past Enriches Our Future." Highlighted were the many historic Hot Springs buildings, art galleries, museums and shops. The event was co-chaired by Gloria Alford, of Hot Springs Village, and Linda Hunter, of Diamondhead.
Questers is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the study, conservation and preservation of historical objects for the benefit of today and tomorrow. Questers seek to identify the need for preservation and restoration of existing landmarks, and to educate selves and others through the research and study of antiques. The Fordyce Bathhouse and Visitor Center is home to one of Vapor Valley Questers projects, "Emily, An Edwardian Lady," displayed in the third-floor Music Room dressed in period costume of a hand-embroidered silk Edwardian walking suit, with period hat and leather boots. A more recent project, an extensive collection antique toys called "Toys of Yesteryear," is displayed at the Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library and Learning Center in Little Rock.
For more information about the Quester organization, go to its website.
Society on 05/16/2015