Learn about the Arkansas History Commission's history and mission and how to use the state archives, what types of resources are available and historical facts about the 25th state of the union. Access selected reference materials including forms, bibliographies, databases and digital photos.

The Civil War in Arkansas website includes a searchable database so you can find out what happened in various counties during the war in Arkansas, Civil War stories about ancestors of current Arkansans, information about several groups in Arkansas dedicated to recording, reenacting and studying our Civil War heritage, and an interactive message board in which you can share all you know (or would ...

A multimedia museum of Arkansas history, people and culture, set in the oldest surviving state capitol west of the Mississippi River.

Arkansas Post National Memorial Located in Gillett, AR TRAVEL BASICS - CAMPING - LODGING ACTIVITIES - FACILITIES - FEES/PERMITS This replica cross commemorates the founding of Arkansas Post by Henri de Tonti (NPS Photo) IN BRIEF In 1686, Henri de Tonti established a trading post known as Poste de Arkansea at the Quapaw village of Osotouy. It was the first semi-permanent French settlement in the ...

May/June 1997 Winner Thanks to Betsy Mills and the people who voted for this page. Links2Go Award Received for the Arkansas Topic Category Thank you! Chicot County is in the very southeast corner of Arkansas bordering Mississippi and Louisiana. The Lake Village Library is now online! Be sure to visit. Alternate URL. The Chicot County Book is ready. Tribute To Chicot County, Arkansas is a 230 ...

Turn of the century medical infirmary, founded in 1910, Dr. E. P. McGehee opened an infirmary and surgery in a victorian house.

Coal Mining in Johnson County Proposal: In the first half of this century, Johnson County was a center of activity for coal mining. Being the only industry (besides agriculture) in the area, the mining companies employed much of the population. The goal of this page is to describe the people who worked in the mines as well as their family and working conditions. Brief History of Coal Mining in ...

Woodruff County, Arkansas History and Genealogy ...

The Faulkner County Historical Society was organized in April, 1959, with 42 charter members. The purposes of the Society included preserving the history of the county through a wide variety of projects and activities, many of which have been joint ventures with the Conway Chamber of Commerce and other organizations interested in our county's heritage. These have included the following: The ...

A Gathering of Women: Arkansas Women 1930-2000 Enter A Gathering of Women Web site created by the Public History Program, University of Arkansas at Little Rock In conjunction with The Arkansas Women's History Institute Sponsored by Historic Arkansas Commission in honor of Louise Loughborough Mary Remmell Wohlleb This project is supported in part by a grant from the Arkansas Humanities Council ...