Thomas Chipman McRae came to the governor’s chair late in his life amid the social and economic convulsions that dominated the beginning of the post-World War I era. As one who had known eco ... Read More
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Modernization and Moderation: Gov. Thomas Chipman McRae
Old State House Museum - Wednesday, June 24, 2020
The Old State House Museum invites students to virtual summer camp
Old State House Museum - Monday, June 15, 2020
LITTLE ROCK (June 15, 2020) —From July 13 through July 17, the Old State House Museum will host a virtual program called Camp Old State House that explores Arkansas art, music, architecture ... Read More
Old State House announces plans for Arkansas's Big Birthday Bash
Old State House Museum - Thursday, June 04, 2020
Knowing statehood was in the works, residents of the Arkansas Territory began building the Old State House for the first state capitol years before Arkansas became a state. Construction was well u ... Read More
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