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Celebrating Arkansas' Portion of America's 250th Birthday!

10/20/2026

Today, the Arkansas250 Commission dedicated its 10th historical marker at Louisiana Purchase State Park. Speakers included Heritage Director Marty Ryall, Louisiana Purchase State Park Superintendent Heather Findley, Arkansas State Surveyor Daniel Phillips, and Parks Deputy Director Jeff King. The Commission has one more marker left to unveil at the Crater of Diamonds State Park on Thursday, Dec. 3.

09/23/2026

Yesterday, the Arkansa250 Commission was joined at Petit Jean State Park's Mathers Lodge by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders in the unveiling of a new historical marker. Speakers included Governor Sanders and ADPHT Secretary Shea Lewis. The group also celebrated the grand reopening of the newly renovated Mathers Lodge.

The historical marker will be installed at the Petit Jean Visitor Center.

08/25/2026

Yesterday, the Arkansas250 Commission, the City of Pine Bluff and the Quapaw Nation dedicated a historical marker on the Lake Saracen Trail in Pine Bluff. Speakers included Carlton Saffa, Mayor Vivian Flowers, ADPHT Secretary Shea Lewis, Jimmy Cunningham, Sheri Storie, and Jesse Manz McKibben, chair of the Quapaw Nation Business Committee.

In 1818 and 1824, Quapaw leaders signed treaties ceding their Arkansas lands after decades of population loss and pressure from American settlement. Forced from their Delta homelands, the Quapaw ultimately relocated to Indian Territory, now Oklahoma. This marker commemorates the 1824 treaty, that was signed not far from the marker location, and the role Chief Saracen played in it.

07/31/2026

ArkansasIDEAS and Arkansas TV have announced the grand prize winner of their Arkansas Celebrates America250 Professional Development Challenge, a yearlong series of professional learning experiences built around the people, places, and ideas that shaped Arkansas's role in America's story.

The Grand Prize Winner is Laura Fields from Dover Elementary School!

Monthly winners recognized include:
• Bethany C., DeWitt High School
• Dustin L., Joe T. Robinson High School
• Sheila T., DeQueen Primary School
• Jason M., Valley Christian School
• Quanta W., Earle School District
• Jacquelyn A., Mountain Home Public Schools
• Tarsha H., Gardner Strong Elementary School
• Rebekah B., Conway High School
• Ladonna B., Crowley's Ridge Academy
• Michael C., Northside High School
• Maleena B., Crossett Middle School

Join us in congratulating these talented students!

07/24/2026

Arkansas Students Named Winners in America250’s America’s StartUp

"America’s Startup is one of several initiatives under America250’s America Innovates program, celebrating 250 years of American ingenuity and future innovation."

Read the full article at: https://www.arkansasheritage.com/blog/arkansas250-blog/2026/07/23/arkansas-students-named-winners-in-america250-s-america-s-startup

07/09/2026

Yesterday, the Arkansas250 Commission was joined by U.S. Congressman French Hill in “Sharing the Spirit” of the Declaration of Independence. ADPHT Sec. Shea Lewis, Col. Joel Lynch, Heritage Division Director Marty Ryall, and Congressman Hill joined communities across the country in a simultaneous reading of the Declaration of Independence on the historic grounds of Historic Arkansas Museum.

07/06/2026

Last week, the Arkansas State Capitol opened new exhibit to mark the semiquincentennial. "America 250, A Revolutionary Life" will run through Aug. 20. It is presented by the Office of Arkansas Secretary of State and the Little Rock-Centennial Chapter. Be sure to stop by and see it!

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July and Happy 250th to our country!
How are you celebrating today? Share your pics and tag us in your social media posts to let us know!

07/03/2026

On Wednesday, Camp Robinson held their America 250 potluck. Burgers and hot dogs were served and attendees brought sides and desserts. Several Arkansas250 Commissioners were in attendance.

07/02/2026

Arkansas250 Commissioner Col. Joel Lynch shared some pics from this week's FlyOver Arkansas events. Over a four day period, the Arkansas National Guard flew across each region of the state. You can see more photographs and videos of the FlyOvers on the Arkansas National Guard page!
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