The theme for Arkansas Heritage Month 2009 is "Only in Arkansas: Exploring Our Natural Treasures." During the month of May, Arkansans are invited to celebrate our natural surroundings with special events and programs. Who we are has a lot to do with where we are.
4/22/2009
- 5/10/2009
The Elephant Man
Varies
Wildwood Park for the Arts, Little Rock
kford@therep.org
Admission: $20 - $35
A Tony Award-winning drama based on the life of Joseph Merrick, the Victoria-era Englishman famous for the extreme deformity of his body.
Contact:
Kelly Ford
Phone: 501-378-0405
Sponsors: UAMS, American Airlines, KATV, Floral Express, RSVP
5/1/2009
Sandwiching in History Tour
Noon
Craftsman House at 2322 Battery Street in Little Rock, Little Rock
info@arkansaspreservation.org
Admission: Free
Located in the Central High School Neighborhood Historic District, this house is a good example of the Craftsman style. It was built around 1917 during one of the most significant periods of growth within the neighborhood. All are invited to attend.
Contact:
Rachel Silva
Phone: 501-324-9788
Email: rachels@arkansasheritage.org
5/1/2009
Nature Walk
1 p.m.
School grounds., Little Rock
Admission: Free
Tour of the native woodland established at the school.
Contact:
Monica Ball
Phone: 501-447-2421
5/1/2009
Collaboration of the Arts
7 p.m.
- 10 p.m.
RiverMarket, Little Rock
skhacker@sbcglobal.net
Admission: Free
Showcase of various works of art from writers, sculptors, painters, dancers and musicians who come together to create a “collaboration of the arts” from a spiritual perspective, plus student art contest and silent auction.
Contact:
Sharon Hacker
Phone: 501-837-0462
May 1 through May 31
2009 Preserve Our Past Historic Preservation Art Contest winners
Old State House Museum
300 W. Markham, Little Rock
Come and see the prize-winning drawings created by the winners of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program's annual Preserve Our Past Art Contest. 5th and 7th grade students submit works of art depicting Arkansas's historic sites and structures. The winning works are on view in the 1836 House of Representatives Chamber. (501) 324-9685
All the Month of May
Heritage Month
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, Little Rock
May is "Heritage Month"!
5/1/2009
- 5/31/2009
Heritage Night
Varies, Little Rock
Admission: Varies
Sharing, compiling and preserving the stories and artifacts of the Granite Mountain community.
Contact:
Mary Smith
Phone: 501-244-2229
5/1/2009
- 5/31/2009
Importance of Native Plants
Varies, Fayetteville
Admission: Varies
Series of events and projects focused on the importance of native plants. Call for more information.
Contact:
Cindi Cope
Phone: 479-750-2620
5/1/2009
- 5/31/2009
Arkansas Traveler
varies
Varies, Gilbert
Admission: Free
Performances of original compositions by singer/songwriter Shannon Wurst to 5th and 6th graders in schools across the state.
Contact:
Laura Timby
Phone: 870-504-1647
5/1/2009
- 5/31/2009
Ridges, Rivers, and Roads
Various locations , Helena
mstreethelena@sbcglobal.net
Admission: Most activities will be free
Activities will take place throughout the month of May to celebrate Helena's unique position on the MS River and two National Scenic Byways.
Contact:
Paula Oliver
Phone: 870-338-9144
Sponsors: Phillips Community College, Delta Cultural Center, Arkansas Delta Arts Partnership, Quapaw Canoe Co.
5/1/2009
- 5/31/2009
Arkansas Hall of Heritage
SHMS 5th Grade Hall, Bentonville
janderson@bentonville.k12.ar.us
Admission: Free
Exhibit of posters created by 5th grade students about the heritage of the Natural State.
Contact:
Jon Amderson
Phone: 479-254-5510
Email: janderson@bentonville.k12.ar.us
5/1/2009
- 5/31/2009
Mysterious Mussels
Lower White River Museum - Des Arc, Des Arc
lowerwhiterivermuseum@arkansas.com
Admission: $3.25/adult, $2/child, $10/family
Discover some of Arkansas's mysterious mussels through the Lower White River Museum. The mussels of the Lower White River were once part of a booming shell industry. Due to overfishing and pollution they are much harder to find now.
Contact:
Ruth Etchieson
Phone: 870-256-3711
Email: ruth.etchieson@arkansas.gov
5/1/2009
- 5/31/2009
Economic Dimensions of Arkansas History
online 24 hours
United States, Fayetteville
bmcee@walton.uark.edu
Admission: Free
Online lesson, activities and GAME for middle school teachers and students to use to show their knowledge of Arkansas history and the economic factors affecting that history.
Contact:
Dr. Rita Littrell
Phone: 479-575-2855
Email: rlittrell@walton.uark.edu
Sponsors: University of Arkansas Women's Giving Circle
5/1/2009
- 5/31/2009
Only in Arkansas: A Railroad Museum
9 a.m.
- 2 p.m.
Railroad Museum, Pine Bluff
Admission: Free
Exhibit of locomotives of the type 4-8-4. Only in Arkansas were 10 built, the last one being the 66-year-old '819.'
Contact:
Elizabeth Gaines
Phone: 870-535-8819
5/1/2009
- 5/31/2009
Nature in Pictures
varies
Nearby natural areas, Prescott
Admission: Free
Field trips with 4-H students to discover, photograph and identify rare plants. Production of photo albums with images of the plant specimen.
Contact:
Gail Young
Phone: 870-887-5821
5/1/2009
- 6/1/2009
Bis Island: Amazing Diversity of Landscape, Wildlife and Habitat
varies
Desha County Museum, Dumas
Admission: Free
Pictorial display of written history of Big Island.
Contact:
Peggy Chapman
Phone: 870-382-4222
5/1/2009
- 6/1/2009
Exploration of Newly Opened Walking Trails
Hope Fair Park, University of Arkansas Community College at Hope,and the Medical Park Hospital, Hope
hopetourism@cablelynx.com
Admission: Free
Come explore the three newly opened walking trails in Hope and the surrounding Tri-County Area during Heritage Month and then come again.
Contact:
Guy Royston
Phone: 870-777-7500
Email: hbk178@hotmail.com
Sponsors: N/A
5/1/2009
- 12/12/2009
Exploring the Natural Trail
School grounds, Arkadelphia
Admission: Free
Year-round invitation to the public to enjoy a stroll along the LEP nature trail.
Contact:
Wanda Quinn
Phone: 870-246-2260
5/2/2009
England Celebration,Celebrating our Heritage
9 a.m.
- 2 p.m.
Down Town, Foster Park, England
Admission: Free
Free Wagon Wheel Museum Tours, Displays of our Heritage, Children Activities, Booths, Fish Fry and Music Entertainment.
Contact:
Betty Dorsey
Phone: 501-842-8008
Email: bdorsey@cityofengland.org
Sponsors: England Parks & Recreation
5/2/2009
Walks through History Tour
11 a.m.
- 1 p.m.
Centennial Park in Paragould, Paragould
info@arkansaspreservation.org
Admission: Free
This walking tour will highlight the history and architecture of the buildings in the Paragould Downtown Commercial Historic District. We will meet in Centennial Park at the corner of S. Pruett St. and W. Emerson St. All are invited to attend.
Contact:
Rachel Silva
Phone: 501-324-9788
Email: rachels@arkansasheritage.org
Sponsors: Main Street Paragould and the Greene County Historical and Genealogical Society
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* Programs awarded Heritage Month grants, which are funded by the 1/8-cent conservation tax, Amendment 75.
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