Old State House Museum
The Old State House Museum is the original state capitol building of Arkansas and the oldest standing state capitol building west of the Mississippi River. Since 1833, when construction began, the building and its grounds have witnessed many of the most important events in Arkansas history. Today, the museum’s exhibits and events are open to the public.
Arkansas's Birthday Bash June 3-15
The State of Arkansas celebrates 186 years of statehood on June 15. In honor of this occasion, vendors across Central Arkansas are partnering with the Old State House Museum for their annual Birthday Bash.
From June 3-15, each vendor has selected a special offer for the public where a portion of the vendor's proceeds are donated to the Old State House. Generous vendors include:
FlagandBanner.com: 10% of all Arkansas Flag sales of any size
Fassler Hall Little Rock: 10% from every pretzel sold
eggshells kitchen co.: 20% of Fire and Smoke Society spices and Charcuterie boards with handles
Stone's Throw Brewing: $1 every pint of George Brothers Farmhouse Ale either location
Cypress Social: $1 every Mule from specialty Mule drink menu
WordsWorth Books: 15% on Arkansas Books
Bedford Camera & Video: 10% every 8X10 print ordered
Rock City Outfitters: $10 every Arkansas themed t-shirt, cap, etc.
The Root: 10% on honey ginger lemonade
Mockingbird Bar and Tacos : 10% on cheese dip (queso) and chip
Our History
As the Old State House inches closer to being 200 years old, we recall the many uses for this historic facility: the first capitol building for Arkansas, the Arkansas War Memorial, home of the Arkansas State Police, medical school, and now, of course, museum. The Old State House continues to play a vital role in preserving, sharing, and celebrating the history of Arkansas 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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