Historic arkansas museum invites you to come in and step back into arkansas frontier history. Center for arkansas history and culture university of arkansas at. Arkansas history test 3 study guide flashcards quizlet. See also the section of articles on african americans in arkansas history. Pages in this category should be moved to subcategories where applicable. Arkansas time line chronological timetable of events. Wikimedia commons has media related to history of arkansas see category. Local history books on arkansas arcadia publishing. Many tribes used arkansas as their hunting lands but the main tribe was the quapaw, who settled in the arkansas delta upon moving south from illinois. Everything you need to know for studying your states history is included in a format that will meet the needs of the public, private, or home school students.
The black history commission of arkansas is pleased to present african american soldiers in wartime, a free, oneday symposium about the history of african americans serving in u. Before arkansas was a state, it became a separate territory in 1819. The deadline for new legislation is fast approaching and it cant come too soon. Below you will find a thematic book list for a study on arkansas. Arkansas history commission, one capitol mall, little rock, ar 72201. Arkansas history unit 1 intranet rogers school district. A really good book that tells of arkansas history in a brief form but enough to wet my interest so much that i researched more detailed information through the internet. History, like its poor relation journalism, has always been more art than science, an embarrassing fact for more prosaic practitioners and. The roberts library is open to anyone interested in researching arkansas history. In 1971, arkansas and oklahoma joined in the arkansas river navigation system, a project that developed the arkansas river basin to provide water transportation to the mississippi.
Arkansas history 1st semester pacing guide the rogers school district is committed to providing an environment of educational excellence where all belong, all learn, and all succeed. Land, labor and federal favor in twentieth century arkansas 1996, university press of virginia, and arkansas biography, with nancy a. Arkansas was part of the louisiana purchase between the united states and france. From evidence left in mounds and bluffs, including pottery and stone implements, we know that people have been living in the region that is now arkansas for thousands of years. Bradley county, arkansas history and biographical sketches 40 pages, 8. Includes history and genealogy for the cities of nashville, mineral springs, dierks, antimony city, centre point, center point, picayune, saratoga ar. Significant arkansas history throughout the eighteenth century is fairly brief. The symposium is cosponsored by the arkansas state archives. Siloam springs by don warden arcadia publishing books. The abundant wildlife and fertile soil made the area a wonderful home for.
The cals encyclopedia of arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of arkansas. Tour the museums historic grounds and visit a precivil war neighborhood, including the oldest home still standing in little rock and the site where william woodruff once printed the arkansas gazette. Armed conflicts in arkansas during reconstruction where they argue over who was voted into the governorship. Interact with a living history character and see firsthand how early residents lived. Classroom presentations arkansas history civics and. An informative and historical overview of howard county, arkansas with 77 pages including 116 family biographies plus 34 different howard county communities on 4 different maps.
Arkansas was part of the land acquired in the louisiana purchase. Box 908, hot springs, ar 719020908 arkansas historical association, 416 old main, university of arkansas, fayetteville, ar 72701. Home education classroom presentations ordering information. One of the most confused and confusing episodes in all of arkansas history. The online version of the encyclopedia is the first component of the project. President bill clinton s former business partners in the whitewater land deal, james mcdougal and susan mcdougal, and arkansas. Early days in drew and lincoln counties, ar, are recalled in this brand new 82page spiral bound booklet, comprised of excerpts from the 1890 book, goodspeeds biographical and historical memoirs of southern arkansas, and a product of the wpa, arkansas. Arkansas jointed the united states territories in 1804 with the louisiana purchase, and its reputation in history at the time was a violent and lawless place run by a handful of crooked men, says the encyclopedia of arkansas.
He is the author of several articles and books on arkansas history, including george berry washington. The growth of the twentyfifth state of the union from 1833 to 1957 kindle edition by. Willis miles ponder moved the entire settlement a few miles, cleared a site for a depot, and platted the new continue reading. The name arkansas is derived from the word acansaw which means downstream place. Four distinguished scholars cover prehistoric arkansas, the colonial period, and the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and incorporate the newest historiography to bring the book up to date for 2012. Forty years later both arkansas and the louisiana territory was surrendered by france, yet french soldiers stay on at the arkansas post, the capital of the region. In 1940, 112,050 people in arkansas had electricity while the population of the state stood at 1.
First and only collective history of monette high school with 198 photographs including old school building, faculty and classmates, as well as 48 mhs senior composites. The online version of the encyclopedia will be maintained and updated in perpetuity by the staff of the butler center. Visitors may access books, manuscripts, microfilm, and online databases in. List of books and articles about arkansas history online. The rural areas of the state had no electricity and most had no indoor water. The civil war west of the mississippi river, 18611865 littlefield history of the civil war era thomas w. Since we offer many different county history and genealogy cds, please be sure to specify that you wish to order the howard county arkansas history, genealogy and maps cd.
Lawrence county residents, natives, and their ancestors are a vital piece in the puzzle of arkansas history. Arkansas history the history of arkansas state the us50. Howard county arkansas genealogy, history, maps with. This category may require frequent maintenance to avoid becoming too large. Index to the arkansas general land office 18201907, volume 6. Read on to find out 10 of the most interesting facts about arkansas history. Whayne is chair of the history department, university of arkansas. Northeast arkansas, biographies and historical memoirs. Messina arkansas times2 mar 2017 bill introduced to ban howard zinn books from arkansas public schools.
Arkansas changed its nickname from land of opportunity to the natural state in 1995 to promote tourism. Arkansas joined the confederacy in 1861, but from 1863 the northern part of the state was occupied by union troops. The arkansas house committee on education will consider the absurd and unconstitutional bill. In the early 1990s, the arkansas based walmart merchandise chain, founded by arkansan sam walton in 1962 as a smalltown discount store, became the largest retailer. Brown in arkansas historical quarterly 22spring 1963. Covering the counties of hempstead, howard, nevada and little river counties. Describes the creation and adoption of an official state flag in 19 and changes in its design in 192324. Siloam springs was established in 1880 and is known for the beauty of the parks lining sager creek as it winds through the downtown. Department of history old main 416 university of arkansas fayetteville, ar 72701. A postmortem report, by david sloan in arkansas historical quarterly 51 spring 1992. This category has the following 27 subcategories, out of 27 total. Here are six important historical events from arkansas history that define the state.
No matter whether youre a resident looking to learn more about your home state or a firsttimer curious about history, these books are sure to. The ancestors of the indians were first to inhabit the region. County history and genealogy books hearthstone legacy. County history and genealogy books the books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Dougan is professor of history at arkansas state university. The encyclopedia of arkansas history and culture electronic edition, continuously updated multimedia at the encylopedia of arkansas history and culture, by butler center for arkansas studies illustrated html at. Food products are the states largest employing sector, with lumber and wood products a close second. A guide to the state by writers program of the work projects administration in the state of arkansas hastings house, 1941.
These books may be found at your local public or school library. Biographical and historical memoirs of southern arkansas. Bradley county, arkansas history and biographical sketches. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. About northeast arkansas, biographies and historical memoirs this large database is a history of northeastern arkansas and a collection of biographies of persons in that area. In this book, you will see how life evolved from the early days of the county to the present, meeting the people, families and communities that have played a major role in the development of lawrence county. Arkansas is the nations leading producer of rice and poultry and grows nearly every crop produced in the united states with the exception of citrus fruits.
Arkansas is also a leader in the production of cotton, rice, and soybeans. The history of arkansas began millennia ago when humans first crossed into north america. Which added to all of the information my teacher, dr. The majority of arkansans with electricity lived in cities and large towns. Willis miles ponder moved the entire settlement a few miles, cleared. Early days in drew and lincoln counties, ar, are recalled in this brand new 82page spiral bound booklet, comprised of excerpts from the 1890 book, goodspeeds biographical and historical memoirs of southern arkansas, and a product of the wpa.
An arkansas history for young people, fourth edition. It covers the time from the arrival of european explorers to about 1885. Eight of the springs feeding into the creek were once considered medicinal, which brought health seekers and summer visitors to the town for many years. Arkansas post was abandoned after an intense scheme to take over the mississippi valley backfired. A narrative history is a comprehensive history of the state that has been invaluable to students and the general public since its original publication. Order classroom materials arkansas secretary of state. An arkansas history for young people, fourth edition 9781557288455. Discover the most important events in arkansas history, and its culture and the communities throughout time. People from arkansas for arkansas people subcategories. Black plantation owner 1981 and by the cypress swamp.