Little Rock Nine Memorial The Little Rock Nine Memorial sits on the grounds of the Arkansas State Capitol, a bronze sculpture collection featuring 'the nine', the nine African American students enrolled at Little Rock Central High who began the process of desegregating the city's public schools in 1957. The nine students, Melba Pattillo, Elizabeth Eckford,…
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Sue Cowan Williams Library
Sue Cowan Williams Library Within the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) you will find several historic gems, such as the Sue Cowan Williams Library and Butler Center for Arkansas Studies. The Sue Cowan Williams Library was first established in 1977 as the 10th library in the CALS. Inside you will find a wide selection of…
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Arkansas State Capitol
Arkansas State Capitol The Arkansas State Capitol is equally rich in history, craftsmanship and architectural excellence... Your students will gain a lot of historic insight when visiting the Arkansas State Capitol, the 'heart of state government and lawmaking' for Arkansas. The Capitol building offers free tours daily from 9 am to noon, then 1 pm…
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Argenta Arts District
Argenta Arts District The Argenta Arts District is a local arts organization that produces art and cultural events as well as providing financial and marketing support to other local art endeavors. This district is an advocate for art, education, and economic development within the region, which is nestled in the gorgeous North Little Rock area.…
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Arkansas Arts Center
Arkansas Arts Center What started as an expansion of the Fine Arts Club of Arkansas in 1960 has now turned into one of the finest art museums in the state, the Arkansas Arts Center. This art museum and active center for visual and performing arts holds a world-class international collection of work, live theater, art…
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