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    Jacob Wolf House
    Jacob Wolf House

    The two-story dogtrot structure was constructed by Jacob Wolf in 1829 as the first permanent courthouse for Izard County in Arkansas Territory.

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    Trapnall Hall

    Trapnall Hall is an ideal setting for business meetings, luncheons, dinners, weddings, receptions, reunions, parties and much more.

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    Authentic Arkansas

    Get off the beaten path in Arkansas's natural areas, indulge your taste buds in true southern dives and immerse yourself in Authentic Arkansas with our hidden gems.

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    Museums & Sites

    Arkansas is as unique and varied as the people who call it home. Our history and heritage is woven throughout the state in the rich colors, patterns and textures found in our arts, our architecture, our museums and even our landscape. This colorful assortment is all a part of the Department of Arkansas Heritage. Each of our museums and agencies work to further our mission.

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    Virtual Sandwiching in History: Historic Downtown Conway
    Virtual Sandwiching in History: Historic Downtown Conway

    The City of Conway was named the county seat of Faulkner County in 1873 and since its creation has become an important commercial center in central Arkansas.

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    National Register of Historic Places

    Perhaps the best known and most popular of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Programs (AHPP's) programs, the National Register of Historic Places is the country's official list of historically significant sites worthy of preservation.

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    Government Records Preservation

    The Arkansas State Archives was renamed from the Arkansas History Commission by Act 3 of the Third Extraordinary Session of the 90th General Assembly on July 1, 2016.

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    Cemetery Preservation

    Historic cemeteries are important for reasons you may not have considered.

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    State Historic Preservation Plan

    Every five years, the staff at the AHPP reviews their work over the previous five-year period, develops and examines information to assess current trends related to Arkansas’s historic and cultural properties, and works to develop goals and objectives to guide its efforts for preservation of Arkansas’s precious cultural resources as it moves into the next five-year period.

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    We are collecting stories from our Black communities statewide to preserve history in the making!

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    The Arkansas Heritage Grants promote awareness and enjoyment of Arkansas’s heritage.

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    The Division of Arkansas Heritage makes Arkansas grants available for historic preservation and the arts, as well as Heritage Month events.

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    Not able to visit us in person? The Arkansas State Archives offers limited research services to our patrons who cannot make it to one of our three locations. We currently offer up to two hours of free research.

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    Holdings include traditional archival material such as letters, diaries, maps, photographs, newspapers and broadsides.

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    The Arkansas Heritage Program biodiversity database maintains information on the location and status of species of conservation concern in Arkansas.

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    Historic Markers, Sites & Trails

    Arkansas Historic Districts include individual buildings within Arkansas historic districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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The Arkansas Arts Council, a division of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, advances and empowers the arts by providing services and funding for programming that encourages and assists literary, performing and visual artists in achieving standards of professional excellence. The Arkansas Arts Council also provides technical and financial assistance to Arkansas arts organizations and other providers of cultural and educational programs.

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Arkansas Arts Council

Arkansas abounds with culture and creativity. The arts strengthen the economy, drive tourism and business, and improve academic performance. Read more

Arkansas abounds with culture and creativity.
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Mar 5

Artist INC Express: Northwest Arkansas (Van Buren, Fort Smith)

Mar 26

Artist INC Express: Central Arkansas (Hot Springs, Arkadelphia, Little Rock, Pine Bluff)

Apr 9

Artist INC Express: Northeast Arkansas (Jonesboro, Helena, West Memphis)

Arkansas Arts Council CARES Act Grants Set to Open Arkansas Arts Council CARES Act Grants Set to Open
Fri, May 22, 2020 Read Article
Resource Toolbox for Arkansas Artists Impacted by COVID-19 Resource Toolbox for Arkansas Artists Impacted by COVID-19
Thu, May 28, 2020 Read Article
Michael Warrick Talks Craft Michael Warrick Talks Craft
Thu, May 28, 2020 Read Article
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The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program identifies, evaluates, registers, and preserves the state’s historic and cultural resources and seeks to instill a preservation ethic in future generations of Arkansans. The agency also houses the Main Street Arkansas program, which works with local communities to revitalize downtown commercial areas.

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Arkansas Historic Preservation Program

The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program documents and registers the state’s cultural resource treasures, and provides grants and technical assistance to help the guardians of these places ensure their survival. Read more

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Mar 5

Virtual Sandwiching in History: Foster-Robinson House

Apr 2

Virtual Sandwiching in History: Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Apr 7

State Review Board: April

Report Shows Historic Preservation Good for State Economy Report Shows Historic Preservation Good for State Economy
Thu, November 05, 2020 Read Article
Application deadlines set for Historic Preservation GrantsThe Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) announces deadlines for the newest round of grants. These grant programs include the division’s popular County Courthouse Restoration Grants and Hi
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Courthouse and Historic Preservation Restoration Grants Courthouse and Historic Preservation Restoration Grants
Thu, November 05, 2020 Read Article
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Since 1973, the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission (ANHC) has been working to conserve Arkansas’s natural landscape through various field surveys. These surveys and research projects have provided a wealth of information on more than 900 rare species that can be used to evaluate the relative imperilment of native species and shared for environmental planning purposes. Our goal is to provide an introduction to the natural treasures that are the heritage of every citizen in Arkansas.
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Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission

Since 1973, the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission (ANHC) has been working to conserve Arkansas’s natural landscape. Read more

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WeDigBio 2020 Update WeDigBio 2020 Update
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Bat Week is Coming! Bat Week is Coming!
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At Age 17, ANHC Herbarium Has Accessioned Over 15,000 Specimens At Age 17, ANHC Herbarium Has Accessioned Over 15,000 Specimens
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With more than 200 years of Arkansas history available at the Arkansas State Archives, we are here to preserve and make history available to you. Here, you can find research sources, search historical records and browse archival collections. 

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Regional Archives

Holdings include traditional archival material such as letters, diaries, maps, photographs, newspapers and broadsides. Read more

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Arkansas is as unique and varied as the people who call it home. Our history and heritage is woven throughout the state in the rich colors, patterns and textures found in our arts, our architecture, our museums and even our landscape. This colorful assortment is all a part of the Department of Arkansas Heritage. Each of our museums and agencies work to further our mission.

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Arkansas Food Hall of Fame

The Arkansas Food Hall of Fame is the perfect place to honor our unique foods, legendary restaurants, remarkable cooks, and influential food entrepreneurs, as well as culturally significant festivals and events. Read more

Celebrate the Great State of the Plate in Arkasnas!
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Application deadlines set for Historic Preservation Grants
Thu, November 05, 2020 Read Article
Preserve our Past Art and Essay Winners Announced
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Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commemoration Committee marks 19th Amendment anniversary
Thu, November 05, 2020 Read Article
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The Delta Cultural Center is a museum and educational complex that tells the story of a land and its people, capturing what makes the Arkansas Delta region unique. It is the mission of the Delta Cultural Center to preserve, interpret and present the cultural heritage of this legendary 27-county area.
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About Us

The Delta Cultural Center was established in 1989 as an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage. It exists solely to celebrate the rich heritage of the Arkansas Delta. Read more

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May 26

Now Open: Exhibition of "1920: An Exceptional Election Year"

Mar 3

Small Works on Paper at DCC

Temporary Closures Due to COVID-19
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Battle of Helena Civil War Reenactment Events Activities
Thu, July 23, 2020 Read Article
Reduced Hours due to COVID-19
Thu, November 05, 2020 Read Article
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The Historic Arkansas Museum, sometimes called HAM, is a state history museum in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. The museum was created as part of the Arkansas Territorial Capitol Restoration Commission, by Act 388 of the 1939 Arkansas General Assembly.
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Professional Development

Historic Arkansas Museum is a favorite for teachers looking for professional development hours. Read more

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Mar 18

Presentation on Delta Artist Alonzo Ford

Spencer Purinton: Split Infinity Spencer Purinton: Split Infinity
Thu, July 23, 2020 Read Article
Giving Voice Giving Voice
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“Tablescapes” of Colonial Arkansas “Tablescapes” of Colonial Arkansas
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Mosaic Templars Cultural Center Logo
The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center invites you to explore Arkansas's African American history, life, and culture in our new, state-of-the-art museum. Walk down Ninth Street and learn about black-owned businesses, explore the legacy of the Mosaic Templars of America, and learn more about black legislators in the 1890s. Listen to firsthand accounts of life in the segregated South from the people who lived the experience. Visit the Third Floor Auditorium and explore the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame. 
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Research at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center

To aid in the public's exploration of African American history in Arkansas, the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center offers a variety of resources to help with research and historical references. Read more

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Feb 5

Virtual Storytime with Director Christina Shutt

Feb 26

Virtual Spoken-Word Poetry Night: Figuratively Speaking

Feb 26

Virtual Lunch & Learn with Ed Drew

MTCC Artist to Speak during Virtual Event MTCC Artist to Speak during Virtual Event
Thu, November 05, 2020 Read Article
Director to Appear as Guest for Arts Council Show
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Toy Drive Kicks Off for Holidays Toy Drive Kicks Off for Holidays
Thu, November 05, 2020 Read Article
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The Old State House Museum is the original state capitol of Arkansas. Since 1833, when construction began, the building and its grounds have witnessed many of the most important events in Arkansas history. The Old State House has hosted the admission of Arkansas to the Union, a fatal knife fight between two sitting legislators, the Arkansas vote to secede from the United States and join the Confederacy, pioneering medical research into hookworm and malaria, and two acceptance speeches by the president of the United States.
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History

In the 1820s, westward migration increased the population of Arkansas until it approached the threshold required for a territory to apply to become a state. Read more

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Old State House Museum hosts first virtual field trip Old State House Museum hosts first virtual field trip
Thu, November 05, 2020 Read Article
Arkansas State House Society hosts Perspectives in History presentation Arkansas State House Society hosts Perspectives in History presentation
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Populist Preacher Politician: James Knott 'Uncle Mac' Mackrell Populist Preacher Politician: James Knott 'Uncle Mac' Mackrell
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