Arkansas History

Information about the Villa Marre and the Marres themselves. This famous house was featured on television's Desiging Women.

This site's look at Arkansas history. Covers the origin of the state name, the origin of the flag and the founding fathers.

Confused about Southern speak? Don't a varmint from vermin? This Southern Slang Dictionary will clear up all confusion and help you navigate the South.

Searchable list of cemeteries in Arkansas and around the world.

This site gives some facts about Arkansas history and lists other history resources available in the state.

Enables you to search pre-1908 land records for surnames.

Experience Arkansas History in a unique way. Arkansas Stories offers short stories and songs about Arkansas history and the people who lived the history and information about historic places. You can catch performances of the info in person, on TV and view some samples online. The site is still new but it's worth a look.

This is a living museum of Arkansas history. More information and some historical figures can be found on the site.

This site has a listing of Civil War sites in Little Rock and information on how to see them.

A multimedia museum of Arkansas's history, people, and culture, The website includes information about exhibits and hours of operation.

This organization gives tours of Arkansas historic homes. Dates, location and time are available on the site.

Find out what the markings on the state flag mean and why it was made. We don't have Betsy Ross but our story is just as interesting!

Learn more about the Arkansas Studies Institute in Little Rock, AR

Learn more about Arkansas history by touring the Quapaw quarter, which houses some of the best example of antebellum architecture in the south.

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