National Portal to Historic Collections

Settled by the French in 1886, this region was the first permanent European colony in the Mississippi River Valley, playing a valuable role in dominating the fur trade.Arkansas Post became part of the United States following the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. By 1819, the post was a thriving river...

The museum's extensive collection of documents, objects, and genealogical records will satisfy the appetite of any visitor interested in the history of this Arkansas county.The collection of the Baxter County Heritage Museum includes the following: Historic school records from all 68 school...

On March 7 and 8, 1862, 26,000 soldiers fought here to decide the fate of Missouri. The 4,300-acre park honors those who fought for their way of life, North and South.Pea Ridge is the site of one of the most important battles of the American Civil War. Not only does it offer an outstanding 28...

Housed in a 19th century jailhouse, the museum showcases the history of Faulkner County through exhibits ranging from Native American artifacts to colonial settlement.Faulkner County's recorded history begins in 1873, but years before parts of the area were explored and settled by non-natives....

This site uses two different locations to present the history of the delta region with exhibits including everything from early settlements, the Civil War, and "Delta Sounds" music exhibit.Split into two locations, the first main exhibit at The Depot, A Heritage of Determination, tells the story...

This state museum displays everything from period rooms, the history of Arkansas governors, and exhibits on the great women of Arkansas.The Old State House Museum is a designated National Historic Landmark, though it is probably best known as the location for President Bill Clinton’s 1992...

This museum offers guided tours of five pre-Civil war houses which have been restored to their antebellum appearance.The Historic Arkansas Museum is a historic-site museum of Arkansas’ frontier days. Five pre-Civil War houses, on their original block, are restored to antebellum appearances...

The Commission is a group dedicated to preserving the history of North Little Rock through the collection and analysis of historic artifacts, materials, and records.The North Little Rock History Commission maintains an open reference library of source materials for curious citizens. The...

At this plantation museum, visitors can get a closer look at farm equipment, and learn how the cotton gin works.Exhibits and programs at the Plantation Agricultural Museum interpret the history of cotton agriculture in Arkansas from statehood in 1836 through World War II when agricultural...

This regional history museum focuses on the Northwest Arkansas Ozarks, and the displays offer insight into the everyday lives of pioneer men and women, Native Americans, and workers.The Shiloh Museum tells the story of pioneer men, women and children through a variety of exhibits on native...

This museum interprets the history of Bull Shoals, Ark., "The Best Little Town by a Dam."
The Bull Shoals Historical Museum features displays on the Civil War, antique dolls, exhibits documenting the building of Bull Shoals Dam, old maps, photos and rotating private collections....