A dozen sites in Arkansas have been nominated to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The recommendations made on Aug. 1 come from the State Review Board of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. Properties recommended for nomination to the National Register are: Garland Elementary School at Little Rock in Pulaski County, built…
History abounds in the Natural State. With years and years creaking by and various renovations it’s a wonder some hotels maintained their historic suave. However, each of these destinations offers a little glimpse into Arkansas’ history and a greater understanding of what life looked like in earlier decades. Below are five historic hotels in Arkansas…
The Little Rock area has plenty to offer those who wish to save money but still want to have fun. From parks to museums there is something everyone is sure to enjoy. If you want to splash around on a hot summer day or learn more about the history of Little Rock there are free…
Founded in 1981 as the Historic Preservation Alliance of Arkansas, Preserve Arkansas is the only statewide nonprofit organization focused on building stronger communities by reconnecting Arkansans to our heritage and empowering people to save and rehabilitate historic places. By presenting educational programs, advocating for preservation at the federal, state, and local levels, and providing technical…
By Nathania Sawyer :: Photos courtesy of special collections UofA libraries, Fayetteville [dropcap]D[/dropcap]uring the 1954 Democratic gubernatorial primary, incumbent Governor Frances Cherry faced off against a relative newcomer, Orval Faubus, and two other candidates. Cherry received 48 percent of the vote, and Faubus garnered 34 percent—which forced a run-off election. As the campaign heated up for…
By Nathania Sawyer :: Illustration by Micah David [dropcap]F[/dropcap]ollowing the path of history can lead down some difficult routes—especially when looking at European exploration, settlement and expansion in relation to the indigenous peoples who lived here first. But, as Socrates said, “An unexamined life is not worth living,” and understanding the struggles of those who…
