Set in the oldest surviving state capitol west of the Mississippi River, the Old State House Museum has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This Greek revival structure overlooking the Arkansas River houses a multimedia museum of Arkansas state history, with a special emphasis on women's history, political history, and educational programming for school children. The museum also boasts nationally-recognized collections of Civil War battle flags, inaugural gowns of governors' wives, Arkansas art pottery featuring pieces from Camark and Niloak, and African-American quilts. The museum store has a variety of souvenir merchandise, books and collectibles.
Location:
300 W. Markham, Little Rock Arkansas 72201
Telephone
501-324-9685 Fax 501-324-9688
Other History nearby:
(Little Rock) Arkansas Governor's Mansion
(Little Rock) Arkansas State Capitol
(Little Rock) Arkansas Territorial Restoration
(Little Rock) Baker House Bed & Breakfast
(Hot Springs) Bathhouse Row
(Bauxite) Bauxite Museum
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02/21 Coming to The Little Rock area Arkansas Scottish Festival Batesville AR April13-14 Located on the campus of Bates College, the festival kicks off with a celtic concert on Friday night and include bagpipe contests and highland dancing competitions. Arkansas Literary Festival Little Rock AR April18-21 The tenth anniversary gathering with events on both sides of the river. Featuring well known authors Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana. Riverfest Little Rock AR May24-26 Riverfest is a celebration of visual and performing arts that is held annually over Memorial Day weekend on the banks of the Arkansas River in Little Rock. Johnson County Peach Festival Clarksville AR July25-28 Johnson County Peach Festival is the oldest festival in the State. Concessionaires bring their wares from good ol' home cookin' to handmade arts and crafts. Enjoy live entertainment and don't miss the Peach Cobbler Bake-Off and Jam/Jelly Contest. Hope Watermelon Festival Hope AR August9-11 Watermelon Olympics, melon judging and auction, watermelon eating contest, seed spitting contest, melon toss, antique engine show, entertainment and SW Arkansas' largest arts and crafts show. National Championship Chuckwagon Races Clinton AR August31-September2 Chuckwagon Races, Snowy River Race, bronc fanning, music, concerts, camping, trail riding, western trade show, horse and mule clinics, seminars, and barn dances.
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