Birthday Celebration of Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash Boyhood Home Dyess, AR

In recognition of Johnny Cash's birthday on February 26, Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home will be giving free tours all day on that date. We will also be serving desserts from Mama Cash's recipes, so stop by for a sweet treat!

FREE

Roots and Rhythm Bus Tour

Johnny Cash Boyhood Home Dyess, AR

Step aboard for an unforgettable journey on February 28 into the heart of the Mississippi Delta, where music, agriculture, and history intertwine. This curated day trip from Memphis explores the stories that shaped American culture—from the fields of the Delta to the birthplaces of legendary sounds. Our tour begins with Backbeat Tours bus pickup at

$195

Arkansas Roots Music Festival: Roots of Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Johnny Cash Boyhood Home Dyess, AR

Join us as we commemorate the life, legacy, and lasting influence of the Godmother of Rock ’n’ Roll and Arkansas music legend Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Born in the Delta and raised on gospel, Tharpe revolutionized American music by blending sacred gospel with electric guitar and blues-infused rhythms—paving the way for rock, soul, and rhythm &

Ragged Old Flag: Johnny Cash and the American Experience

Johnny Cash Boyhood Home Dyess, AR

Join us as we celebrate America 250 with a new exhibit, Ragged Old Flag: Johnny Cash and the American Experience. Explore the story of American history and patriotism through the powerful music and message of Johnny Cash. Through lyrics, photographs, artifacts, and historical context, visitors will experience how Johnny Cash’s music captured the complexities of

Included in the cost of Admission for the Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home

Sunkenlands Songwriting Circle

Join us for our annual Sunkenlands Songwriting Circle, an intimate concert at the Fowler Center at Arkansas State University. This year's artist will be revealed later this year, so keep checking in to see what we have in store! Admission information will likewise be revealed closer to the event.