The Ouachita-Calhoun Genealogical Society was formed in 1977 by a group of people interested in family history and in the preservation of the rich heritage of the area. The publication is published twice a year in April and October. Their collection of genealogy materials are housed at the Public Library of Camden and Ouachita County located at 120 Harrison Street, N. W. in Camden, Arkansas. The Historical Society actively works to preserve and promote the rich heritage and historical places in the county.
Meetings are open to the public.
The membership year begins July 1st and ends June 30th. Members are entitled to that year's four issues of the Historical Quarterly . The museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is open for guided tours April 1 through October 31st. The museum is closed Sunday through Tuesday.