Explore State Parks History

The State Parks of Arkansas have played important roles in the history of our state. Visit a park and walk where history happened. Explore a prehistoric, American Indian mound site that the Hernando de Soto expedition visited. Walk hallowed ground where Civil War battles raged. Stay overnight in Civilian Conservation Corps-era cabins that are a tribute to the conservation achievements and craftsmanship of Franklin D. Roosevelt's Tree Army during the New Deal. Tour historic Washington where Jim Bowie, Davy Crockett and Sam Houston traveled before they fought for Texas independence.

Time travel through history and explore our interactive timeline below that stretches all the way back to prehistory. It is designed to reveal stories about Arkansas's heritage and help you understand how the history of Arkansas relates to your life.


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Parks History
5/21/2003
Plantation Agriculture Museum

The first professional assessment of the warehouse was submitted on May 21, 2003, by Roy Eugene Graham during an on-site visit to Seed Warehouse #5 at the Plantation Agriculture Museum. On his visit, Graham consulted with Gaskin, Hill & Norcross Architect Richard Taylor, museum staff and planners about the warehouse stabilization plan. He also made recommendations about the structure’s preservation and conservation for long-term care and development.
5/21/1982
Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources

Initial land acquired for the park.
5/21/1982
Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources

Land (19.5 acres) deeded from the Arkansas Oil and Brine Museum Foundation, Inc. to the state of Arkansas for the use and benefit of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
5/21/1887
Powhatan Historic State Park

Andrew Springer was lynched at Powhatan.