Monthly Archives: September 2015

Historic Arkansas Museum The Historic Arkansas Museum is a facility covering Arkansas frontier history and modern history, giving your group some basic Arkansas state and geography information not found anywhere else. The museum is located on historic grounds, as you will see once you step foot on the grass and visit the antebellum neighborhood it is…

Clinton Presidential Library Any Clinton fans or politics buffs in your group are going to go crazy for this next stop at the Clinton Presidential Library, a veritable political paradise! The library is part of the Presidential Center and Park and sits on the banks of the Arkansas River, on 29 acres of beautifully maintained…

Hearne Fine Art In 1988, Archie and Garbo Hearne established the Hearne Fine Art building, an establishment that continues to strive to carry out a mission rooted in education. The Hearne is a community grown and supported business that provides a dynamic conduit for preservation and promotion of African American art. From quite humble beginnings,…

Weeki Wachee Springs Melding naturalist ecotourism with traditional tourist landmarks, Weeki Wachee Springs is a unique combination of kitsch and glam, of nature and the performing arts. No matter what you describe it as it's fun. Home of the Weeki Wachee mermaids, this park is like no other with live performances, a waterpark set in…

Lowry Park Zoo Titled as the "More-to-do Zoo," Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo is ranked as one of the best and most visited zoos in the southeastern United States for its unique interactive exhibits, beautiful enclosures filled with happy, well-cared-for animals, and a history of incredible animal care. With a mission to connect humans with the…

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center is a museum of African American history that was created in 2001. This museum honors the story of Mosaic Templars of America and of local African American history. The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center also serves as a department of Arkansas Heritage, giving the most immersive information…

Central High School National Historic Site  In 1927, a 150,000 square foot high school was built in Little Rock with over 36 million pounds of concrete and 370 tons of steel. This two-block behemoth was quickly voted America’s most beautiful high school, featuring a winning combination of Art Deco architecture and collegiate Gothic style. Its…

Daisy Bates House Miss Daisy Bates was a highly renowned Civil Rights advocate in her lifetime (1914-1999), and she famously created a haven for the nine African American students who helped desegregate Central High School. The Daisy Bates House is located on 28th Street in Little Rock and saw its peak in 1957-1958, being a…

Cabrillo National Monument Situated at the tip of the scenic Point Loma peninsula, the Cabrillo National Monument stands as a tribute to Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo. Credited as the first European to set foot on California's west coast, Cabrillo's discovery made in 1542 marked the origin of not only San Diego but of California. Now a…