Nine Boy Scout Badges at the Old State House Museum Did you know that some of the requirements for at least nine different Boy Scout merit badges can be achieved at the Old State House Museum (OSH ... Read More
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Nine Boy Scout Badges at the Old State House Museum
Creating Living History at the Old State House Museum
Creating Living History at the Old State House Museum The Old State House Museum (OSH) plays a vital role in preserving, sharing, and celebrating the history of Arkansas and its people. One of ... Read More
Summit Bus, IC Bus donate to Old State House Museum School Bus Fund
Summit Bus and IC Bus recently donated $2,000 for the Old State House Museum’s School Bus Fund. The School Bus Fund helps pay costs associated with bringing students to the Old State House ... Read More
Old State House Museum to host seminar on Reconstruction Aug. 5
The Old State House Museum, an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, will host a seminar on Reconstruction in Arkansas on Aug. 5. The seminar, entitled “A Confused and Confusing Affai ... Read More
Celebrate Arkansas Statehood June 3
Old State House Museum will host a free family-friendly event June 3 from 1-6 p.m. to celebrate the 181st anniversary of Arkansas becoming a state. This year’s theme is Work and Play ... Read More
Seersucker, Here to Stay
A brief history of the classic Southern summer wardrobe staple. Don YOUR seersucker or favorite Southern summer attire from 6-8 p.m. on May 18 and join us for the Seersucker Social on the lawn of ... Read More
Kids can make instruments at 2017 Summer Fun program
Want to learn how to make your own instruments? You can! Just sign up for Summer Fun at the Old State House Museum and learn about the amazing musical instruments created by Arkansas artist Ed ... Read More
Sixth annual Seersucker Social scheduled for May 18
It’s a party on the lawn at Old State House Museum for the sixth annual Seersucker Social, hosted by the museum’s 1836 Club. The Seersucker Social will be from 6-8 p.m. on May 18. The event s ... Read More
Artifact Fair at Old State House Museum on May 7
Bring World War I artifacts or other family treasures to the Old State House Museum on May 7 to learn more about them. In recognition of the centennial observation of World War I, the Arka ... Read More
OSHM to participate in ArkansasGives on April 6
Support the Old State House Museum during ArkansasGives, a one-day only online giving event presented by the Arkansas Community Foundation. On April 6, you can help keep history alive at the Old S ... Read More
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