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Arkansas Heritage Arkansas Heritage promotes the preservation and presentation of Arkansas’ natural and cultural resources.
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The Division of Arkansas Heritage is a part of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. The Division of Arkansas Heritage was created in 1975 to preserve and promote Arkansas’s heritage as a source of pride and enjoyment for all. DAH's four museums and four heritage resource agencies provide Arkansas information resources and unique contributions to the preservation and promotion of Arkansas heritage. The Division of Arkansas Heritage is a part of the Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. We encourage you to interact, discuss, reminisce and share your memories of our state and its heritage on this page. We ask that you keep your comments and posts relevant, positive and respectful. This is an open forum, but it’s also a family-friendly site. We do not allow graphic, obscene, explicit or racial comments or submissions, nor do we allow comments that are abusive, hateful or intended to defame anyone. We reserve the right to remove any post and ban any user, and we do not allow solicitations, spam or advertisements. DAH Museums:
- Delta Cultural Center chronicles the legacy of the Arkansas Delta http://www.deltaculturalcenter.com/
- Historic Arkansas Museum interprets pioneer life on the Arkansas frontier http://www.historicarkansas.org/
- Mosaic Templars Cultural Center promotes the story of Arkansas’s African-Americans from 1870 to the present http://www.mosaictemplarscenter.com/
- Old State House Museum illustrates Arkansas’s political past http://www.oldstatehouse.com/

DAH Heritage Resource Agencies:
- Arkansas Arts Council advances and empowers the arts in Arkansas http://www.arkansasarts.org/
- Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission establishes and maintains a system of natural areas, including a central repository on endangered species http://www.naturalheritage.com/
- Arkansas Historic Preservation Program manages the state’s historic and cultural resources and to operate the Main Street Arkansas program http://www.arkansaspreservation.com/
- Arkansas State Archives is responsible for collecting and preserving our state’s historical documents and public records
http://www.ark-ives.com/

We believe that understanding and appreciating our heritage makes us better citizens. Knowing who we are and where we come from lets us create a better future for us all.

10/22/2026

Think you've seen everything Little Rock has to offer? Think again.

📍Step inside the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center and discover the stories, people and achievements that helped shape Arkansas history. Whether it's your first visit or your fifth, there's always something new to explore.

The 2026 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame finalists are here. ✨Arkansas Food Hall of Fame:Neighbor’s Mill Bakery & Cafe - Harr...
10/20/2026

The 2026 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame finalists are here. ✨

Arkansas Food Hall of Fame:
Neighbor’s Mill Bakery & Cafe - Harrison
Stoby’s - Conway
Trio’s - Little Rock
Dixie Pig - Blytheville
Yellow Umbrella - Fort Smith
Tacker’s Shake Shack - Marion
Ermilio’s - Eureka Springs
Ray’s - Monticello
Hugo’s - Fayetteville

Restaurateur of the Year:
Rafael Rios - Yeyo’s - Bentonville/Rogers
Matthew Cooper - Conifer - Bentonville
Jerry Barakat - Arthur’s Steakhouse - Little Rock

Gone But Not Forgotten:
Couch’s BBQ - Jonesboro
Mrs. Miller’s Chicken - Hot Springs
Joda’s - Nashville

Food-Themed Event:
Johnson County Peach Festival - Clarksville
MHS Chocolate Roll Festival - Marshall
Tontitown Grape Festival - Tontitown

People’s Choice Semifinalists:
Salty Dalty’s BBQ - Morrilton
Jesse James Foods - Benton
Country Chic Chocolate Company - Pine Bluff
The Ozark Farmhouse - Clinton
The Wooden Spoon - Gentry

Swipe to see who made the list, then head to the link in the bio to vote for your People’s Choice favorite before November 12.

10/19/2026

The finalists are in! 🍽️

Arkansas Food Hall of Fame:
Neighbor’s Mill Bakery & Cafe - Harrison
Stoby’s - Conway
Trio’s - Little Rock
Dixie Pig - Blytheville
Yellow Umbrella - Fort Smith
Tacker’s Shake Shack - Marion
Ermilio’s - Eureka Springs
Ray’s - Monticello
Hugo’s - Fayetteville

Restaurateur of the Year:
Rafael Rios - Yeyo’s - Bentonville/Rogers
Matthew Cooper - Conifer - Bentonville
Jerry Barakat - Arthur’s Steakhouse - Little Rock

Gone But Not Forgotten:
Couch’s BBQ - Jonesboro
Mrs. Miller’s Chicken - Hot Springs
Joda’s - Nashville

Food-Themed Event:
Johnson County Peach Festival - Clarksville
MHS Chocolate Roll Festival - Marshall
Tontitown Grape Festival - Tontitown

People’s Choice Semifinalists:
Salty Dalty’s BBQ - Morrilton
Jesse James Foods - Benton
Country Chic Chocolate Company - Pine Bluff
The Ozark Farmhouse - Clinton
The Wooden Spoon - Gentry

The Arkansas Food Hall of Fame celebrates the restaurants, food traditions and culinary icons that help tell the story of our state.

Now it’s your turn to have a say. People’s Choice voting is officially open through November 12!

Take a look at this year’s finalists and cast your vote by visiting the link in the bio.

People’s Choice voting for the 2026 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame is OPEN. Help your favorite Arkansas restaurant earn its ...
10/16/2026

People’s Choice voting for the 2026 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame is OPEN. Help your favorite Arkansas restaurant earn its place in history by casting your vote today.

Vote now at ARKfoodhof.com. Voting closes November 12, so don’t wait!

Think the Old State House is haunted? 👻 There’s only one way to find out!The Arkansas State House Society invites you to...
10/14/2026

Think the Old State House is haunted? 👻 There’s only one way to find out!

The Arkansas State House Society invites you to Ghost Hunting 101, an after-hours class on paranormal investigation techniques at the Old State House Museum.

Led by Arkansas Ghost Catchers’ paranormal investigators Rhonda Burton and Linda Howell, this three-hour experience includes an hour of instruction followed by two hours of hands-on sample investigation. Bring your EVP recorders, ghost apps and orb-spotting cameras for a night of learning, fun and a little bit of the unknown. 🔦

📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 6–9 PM
📍 Old State House Museum

Visit the link below to purchase tickets: https://loom.ly/85eUyJE

10/13/2026

Want to apply for an Arkansas historic preservation grant but need guidance? Or is this your first time to apply?

We encourage you to submit a Letter of Intent first. By filling out a Letter of Intent, any applicant will receive feedback or may receive technical assistance and project development with AHPP staff. This could include on-site visits, consultations, explanations or related printed materials.

👉 Letter of Intent period: CURRENTLY OPEN
👉 Application period opens: November 16, 2026
👉 Courthouse Grant application deadline: January 27, 2027
👉 Historic Preservation Restoration Grant application deadline: March 3, 2027

Click here to find out more and get started:
https://www.arkansasheritage.com/arkansas-preservation/about/available-grants

What stories could these stones tell if you took the time to listen? 🕯️Join the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center for Stor...
10/12/2026

What stories could these stones tell if you took the time to listen? 🕯️

Join the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center for Stories in Stone III: A Night at the Cemetery, an evening walking tour through the historic Fraternal Cemetery. Discover the stories of early African American leaders, educators, veterans and community builders whose lives helped shape Little Rock’s Black community and Arkansas history.

📅 October 15 | 7–8 PM
📍 Fraternal Cemetery, 2101 Barber St., Little Rock
👟 Comfortable walking shoes recommended

Come walk through history and uncover the legacies etched in stone.

The blues are taking over Helena-West Helena! The King Biscuit Blues Festival, October 8-10, brings music lovers togethe...
10/08/2026

The blues are taking over Helena-West Helena!

The King Biscuit Blues Festival, October 8-10, brings music lovers together for a celebration rooted in the Delta’s rich blues tradition. From legendary performers to new voices, the festival continues a musical legacy that has helped put Arkansas blues on the map.

Planning to experience the festival this year?

Full daily lineups and set times are posted on our social media and may shift due to scheduling. Follow along for the latest updates before you make your way to Helena.

Delta Cultural Center

Looking for plans this weekend? The Front Porch Blues Bash is back October 8–10!In conjunction with the King Biscuit Blu...
10/07/2026

Looking for plans this weekend? The Front Porch Blues Bash is back October 8–10!

In conjunction with the King Biscuit Blues Festival, the Delta Cultural Center is bringing three days of live blues to the Miller Annex in Helena.

Enjoy performances from talented blues musicians, plus the annual Front Porch Jam hosted by Brotha Ric Patton. And if you’re a musician in the crowd, you can even sign up to join the jam!

📍 Miller Annex | 223 Cherry St., Helena
🎟️ Free and open to the public
🪑 Limited seating | First come, first served

Check out the schedule and make plans to enjoy some blues in the Delta!

For more information and the current event schedule, visit deltaculturalcenter.com

10/06/2026

2026 Blues Heritage Youth Art Competition Reception Tonight

Join the DCC Education Department as we announce the winners of the 2026 Blues Heritage Youth Art Competition in the Depot Museum at 95 Missouri Street in Helena. There will be refreshments and everyone is welcome to this free and fun event.

Address

1100 North Street
Little Rock, AR
72201

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15013249150

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