Old State House Museum
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Old State House - Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
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Built in 1836, this was the state's first capital building.
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Bill Clinton Introduces the Old State House Museum 1992
When Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton captured the White House in November 1992, he used the Old State House Museum as his backdrop on election night. This video, narrated by President Clinton gives a short overview of that night and introduces guests to the historic building.
Arkansas's First People
As part of American Experience's We Shall Remain, Arkansas's First People is a 5-part series featuring unique perspectives on American Indian cultural legacy, archaeological data, and interviews with modern tribal representatives of those who had and still have an impact on Arkansas.
The Civil War: Symposium at Old State House Museum
In August the Old State House Museum in Little Rock, Arkansas held a symposium on the Civil War.
Speaking were three history professors from the University of Central Arkansas.
The topics discussed were weapon innovations during the Civil War, life in Arkansas during the Civil War and Honor and the Union Soldier.
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First Ladies rally to support Old State House Museum
The First Ladies’ Gowns exhibit at the Old State House Museum is the largest exhibit of its kind outside the Smithsonian and by far the most popular at the museum. The exhibit features gowns worn by the first ladies alongside items of everyday life in Arkansas from the 1840s to the present.
While the gowns have always been preserved according to the highest professional standards, some deterioration with age is inevitable. The current version of the First Ladies’ Gowns exhibit is housed on the second floor of the museum, in the west wing, in cases specially designed to minimize the deterioration caused by light, dust and humidity.
During a routine survey of artifacts in 2014, the museum’s curator noticed signs of stress on certain gowns. Upon closer inspection it was decided that a textile conservator should evaluate the collection. The museum staff worked closely with conservator Harold Mailand to create a prioritized list of conservation needs for gowns in the exhibit.
“One challenge is to secure funding both to conserve the gowns and to update the exhibit area so that a substantial part of the collection can be kept on view while preserving the gowns for generations of future Arkansans,” said Bill Gatewood, director of the Old State House Museum, a museum of the Department of Arkansas Heritage.
First lady Susan Hutchinson, along with the Old State House Museum Associates board of directors, a nonprofit group established to support the Museum, will host a lunch on the grounds of the Governor’s Mansion on Tuesday, October 6, to raise funds to preserve the gowns. A seated lunch on the lawn will be followed by a special presentation in the Great Hall. Five of Arkansas’s former first ladies (Ginger Beebe, Janet Huckabee, Betty Tucker, Gay White and Barbara Pryor) have committed to be present for the event and will attend a special reception for table sponsors before the luncheon.
Help save the dresses by participating in the Luncheon on Tuesday, October 6.
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Top Tourist Attractions in Little Rock: Travel Guide State Arkansas
Top Tourist Attractions in Little Rock: Travel Guide State Arkansas
Little Rock Central High School, William J. Clinton Presidential Library, Big Dam Bridge, Riverfront Park, Arkansas State Capitol, Old State House Museum, Museum Of Discovery, Historic Arkansas Museum, Little Rock Zoo, Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Arkansas Governor's Mansion, ESSE Purse Museum
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Historic Arkansas Museum: Exhibiting the History of Arkansas
Experience Arkansas heritage at the Historic Arkansas Museum. Take a guided tour or visit our exhibits to learn more about the past and modern day history of Arkansas. Your heritage is here!
Heifer International – Little Rock Headquarters, Village and Urban Farm
Welcome to Heifer International! Spend some time exploring Heifer Village, Urban Farm and the headquarter building in Little Rock, Arkansas. Our interactive exhibits, farm and energy-efficient facilities will leave you inspired and ready to make a difference in the world.
Learn more at Heifer.org.
Wilderness Arkansas: The Louisiana Purchase
In 1803, the United States negotiated one of the largest real estate deals in history. For $15 million, France deeded 828,000 square miles to the fledgling republic, doubling its size. This new territory included what would become the state of Arkansas.
In celebration of the bicentennial anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase, the Old State House Museum honored the event that made Arkansas American with not one, but two exhibits. The first featured the actual Louisiana Purchase Treaty, on loan from the National Archives.
The museum also overhauled its popular Wilderness Gallery with new interpretive panels, a new video program, and an interactive computer kiosk. Its setting depicted an Arkansas swamp as it might have appeared early in the 19th century at the dawn of the American era. The Louisiana Purchase Treaty may have come and gone, but its lasting significance to Arkansas and America continues to be celebrated with this video.
Museum of Discovery in Little Rock
March 2012
Museums of the Department of Arkansas Heritage
The story of Arkansas ...
... isn't stored away in an old trunk.
Or tucked out of sight in a dusty attic somewhere ...
No. The Delta Cultural Center, Historic Arkansas Museum, Mosaic Templars Cultural Center and the Old State House Museum.
... keep our story on full display for everyone to see.
Get the complete story. Explore all the museums of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, you'll see ....
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Behind the Scenes @ Museum of Discovery
Last big project to close out 2011 was to photograph the all new Musuem of Discovery in Little Rock, AR. We had a great couple of days with a really fun staff in a fantastic new facility
Arkansas Ghost Legends and Lore: The Old State House
Lone Producer Studios had created a program featuring more ghostly goodness from the Ozarks Ghost Research Society but like many things in life the project was scrapped due to timing issues. But now thanks to the 'net we can share these finished bump pieces with you that are informing and entertaining featuring our in-house ghost buster Odie the Ogre and his little pal Zipper.
Pillars of Power
Although an imposing architectural presence, Arkansas's Old State House has survived to become a National Landmark only because of the great affection of the state's citizens for their first capitol. This exhibit documents the unwavering effort to preserve this historic site and its transformation from seat of government, to Medical School, to War Memorial, to modern museum.