Old State House Museum
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.
Our Mission
To interpret the history of Arkansas from statehood to the present, to
preserve the Old State House, and to collect and preserve artifacts that
aid in that interpretation and preservation.
Our Vision
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.
Our History
The Old State House housed a number of other agencies and functions through the twentieth century. It served as the Arkansas War Memorial, became the first home of the Arkansas State Police, and held the offices of a number of statewide patriotic organizations. The Old State House continues to play a vital role in preserving, sharing, and celebrating the history ofArkansas and its people.
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Volunteer
At the Old State House Museum, you can bring a smile to a child, understanding to an adult and recollection to a senior citizen. As a volunteer, you can make a difference here.
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