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
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OSHM Oct. Blog: First Family/National Story Day
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
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
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
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
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
February Brown Bag Lunch Lectures to center on Black History Month
Join us in February for two Brown Bag Lunch Lecture programs honoring Black History Month. On Feb. 16, Misti Nicole Harper will speak on "When Middle-Class Black Womanhood Shook the P ... Read More
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