Past Heritage Month Grant Recipients
The Department of Arkansas Heritage is proud to sponsor annual Heritage Month grants. Here are some examples of innovative, original Heritage Month events and activities that received grants in the past:
Nevada County Depot Museum, Prescott—Creation of an online exhibit of photographs taken by local 4-H youth of rare plant species found in the area. (2009)
MacArthur Park Group, Little Rock—Development of an audio tour of Arkansas’s political history pertinent to MacArthur Park Historic District. (2008)
Pike County Archives & History Society, Murfreesboro—Pictorial display of photographs and biographies about the community’s past political leaders researched and compiled by local students. (2008)
Castleberry Elementary School, Newport—Development of heritage-themed quilts and traveling trunks. (2007)
Friends of the Library of Newton County, Jasper—Printing and design of a brochure to serve as guide to walking tours of Jasper’s historic properties. (2007)
Clover Bend Historic Preservation Association, Walnut Ridge—Art festival showcasing the works of local visual and performing artists. (2006)