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Admission to the galleries at the museum is free and the
Admission for tour of historic homes:
Adults - $2.50
Children (under 18) - $1
Seniors (over 65) - $1.50
I'd say it is well worth the $2.50 for the tour!
Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
(Tours depart hourly except noon; last tour is at 4 p.m. daily)
Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Day, Easter and Thanksgiving
One of my best friends works part time at the museum. Sometimes she is dressed in period clothes and is working in the kitchen on the tour. I visited in March and got to see her in action. She baked a cake in the morning using a dutch oven and hot coals over and under the oven. In the afternoon she was demonstrating how to spin wool. She was also discussing how the wool is dyed. I learned something interesting which is that most colors were made using various plants just boiled in water - and the color would come out in the water. But the color blue was special. The plant used for blue required an acid to pull the color out, so they usually mixed urine in to make blue!! haha!! I don't think I'd be wanting any blue clothes! :D
The galleries I walked thru which are part of the free part of the museum were interesting. There was an exhibition up about various women's purses. :)
If you are in the River Market area with some free time on your hands, stop by the museum and spend the $2.50 for the tour! :) Leave a Comment Address: 200 E. Third StreetPhone: 501-324-9351Directions: From I-30, exit 141-A brings you to the museum's doorstep. Turn left at Cumberland Street, and make an immediate right at Third Street. The visitor parking lot is in the southwest corner of Third and Cumberland Streets (watch for signage).Website: http://www.arkansashistory.com/ Other Contact: info@historicarkansas.org
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Visit Little Rock's Central High School at 1500 S. Park St. Recently voted by Congress to the National Registry, this beautiful and historic landmark was the site of the 1957 intergration conflict wherein then Gov. Orval Faubas called out the national guard to oversee the entrance of black students to a then all white high school. Central High, where I was once a student, I am now a teacher.
Central High School Museum, located just across the street, chronicles the history of the school. Leave a Comment
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Have you seen the epic movie Gone With the Wind? Well, we are part of the opening scenes - Here is the Old Mill located in North Little Rock. Although not an actual working grist mill, it is a beautiful spot in the springtime. Leave a Comment Address: Lakeshore Drive and Fairway
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River Market Entertainment District - food vendors offering everything from pasta to barbecue and international coffees; a farmer's market brings fresh produce to the city along with crafts, flowers, herbs and street entertainment. Shops, pubs, restaurants, and night life flourish here along with special events throughout the year. Leave a Comment
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Villa Marre - If you happen to be in Little Rock, be sure and drive through the Quapaw Quarter, the old historic part of the city. Many of the turn-of-the-century homes have been restored, such as this one, Villa Marre. If it looks famaliar to you, it's because it served as the setting on the sitcom hit 'Designing Women'. Leave a Comment Address: 1321 S. Scott Street
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Just the outside appearance of this place is enough to invoke curiosity. Once inside, the exhibits and scenic views are great. We were impressed by the exhibits and displays that created a wonderful trip down memory lane. Of course, Bill Clinton's era of history is my era also, so it was quite poignant. There are many items displayed that were gifts to the Clintons from countries around the world. Once inside, there is a great view of the Little Rock City Skyline. Take time to visit the Oval Office room and The Cabinet Room. There are plenty of docents to answer questions and offer information.
The bridge that is beside the library is scheduled to be restored as part of a 13 acre park around the center. There is plenty of free parking here. Entrance price has a Senior's Discount.
Bill was at the library the day before we visited. Leave a Comment
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On the morning of September 23, 1957, nine African-American teenagers held the line against an angry mob protesting integration in front of Little Rock's Central High School. As the students met their new classmates for the first time inside the school, outside violence escalated and the Little Rock police removed the Nine from the school for their safety. The next day, President Dwight D. Eisenhower ordered the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division into Little Rock to escort the nine students into the school. One of the nine later remembered, “After three full days inside Central, I knew that integration is a much bigger word than I thought.”
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"In September 1957, Little Rock's Central HS became a crucial battleground in the struggle for civil rights. The nation sat transfixed as nine black students attempted to enter the previously all-white school. While a hostile crowd watched, Arkansas Nationa Guard troops blocked their entrance.
Three weeks later, after negotiations between the Arkansas Governor and President Eisenhower failed to resolved the stalemate, Eisenhower called the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division to escort and protect the nine students entering the school. The conflict was only beginning...
...Come to Central H.S. and see first-hand how Little Rock came to symbolize the federal government's commitment to eliminating separate systems of education for blacks and whites.
The Museum and Visitor's Center occupies a former Mobil service station now restored, that is located across the street from Central H.S."
~ Museum Brochure
Unfortunately the museum was closed when I tried to visit, but I was utterly amazed at the enormous size of Central H.S. It really is a sight to see!! It is open Monday - Saturday 9am - 4:30pm and on Sunday from 1pm - 4:30pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day. Leave a Comment Address: 2125 Daisy L. Gatson Bates DrivePhone: 501-374-1957
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The old state house museum is a National Historic Landmark itself but it has also exhibits some are permanent and others are travelling exhibits.
One of the permanent exhibits is "Pillars of Power" telling about the history of the museum itself. You can also take a look at many Arkansas First Lady Gowns going back to 1942. The museum overlooks the Arkansas River houses.
The museum also played a role in recent history a the place for Bill Clintons election night celebrations.
Admission is free.. Leave a Comment Address: 300 W. MarkhamPhone: (501) 324-9685Directions: situated between the DoubleTree and Peabody HotelsWebsite: http://www.oldstatehouse.com Other Contact: info@oldstatehouse.org
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Robinson Center Music Hall - principal performing arts auditorium for Central Arkansas. Home of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Broadway Theatre Series and Ballet Arkansas Leave a Comment Address: West Markham and Broadway
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