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Celebrate National Absurdity Day on November 20 at the Old State House Museum. Embrace all things absurd in our “Cabinet of Curiosities: Treasures from the University of Arkansas Museum Coll ... Read More

Arkansans are known for storytelling — tall-tales, sentimental reminiscences and funny family stories. Whether you’re a native Arkansan or a new resident of The Natural State, chances are yo ... Read More

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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