Historic Homes & Buildings - Historic homes and public buildings in Arkansas state parks place you where history happened. Hundreds of structures, each one unique, have been captured in their time periods. Here, your life becomes connected to those who designed or built the buildings; lived or worked in each one; or like you, were welcomed as Arkansas travelers.

Historic Towns - Three historic towns in the Arkansas state parks system preserve the fabric of life on the American frontier, in the developing new state, and at a busy riverport. Two are preserved towns with complete structures; the third is but landmarks from one of Arkansas's earliest townsites. Stand in these places. See, hear and envision life in these once-thriving communities.

Museums - Travel through time from the present to prehistory in the museums of Arkansas State Parks. From archeological discoveries and effigy vessels to oil field technology; from frontier Arkansas to a turn-of-the-century train depot; from cotton agriculture to one of the South's finest repositories of guns and Bowie knives, each artifact tells a story. Each one forges a connection between you and the people of Arkansas's past.

Civil War - Conflict touches lives. During the Civil War, Arkansas played a major role in the Trans-Mississippi Theater as the Union tried to hold Missouri in the Union and cut off Texas from the south. Walk the fields and streets where events unfolded, revisit the soul of the past, and learn valuable lessons for the future.

Civilian Conservation Corps - Within five Arkansas state parks are cabins, pavilions, bridges, trails, a lodge, and other works that endure as a legacy to the craftsmanship of the Civilian Conservation Corps, the "Tree Army" of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal. These National Register of Historic Places components and National Historic Districts were the first facilities built in Arkansas's state parks, and they served as the cornerstone of all further development. When you encounter CCC/Rustic Style structures—architecture that mirrors the rugged natural beauty of its surroundings—you too will understand why they are among America's most beloved park facilities.

Trail of Tears - With few exceptions, all Native American tribes subjected to Indian removal came, by land or water, through Arkansas during their journey westward. At several Arkansas state parks, you can walk a segment of the actual route, or view it from above at an overlook, and gain new perspective on Indian removal.

Archeology - Archeology connects us with prehistory. Each artifact is a tangible link to past cultures, and these inanimate objects are brought to life when park interpreters and exhibits reveal connections between our lives and those in the past. Five Arkansas state parks, including two in partnership with the Arkansas Archeological Survey, serve as portals to the past.

National Register & Landmarks - America's most significant historic treasures—those worthy of preservation—have been deemed National Register of Historic Places or National Historic Landmark sites. Twenty-two of Arkansas's state parks contain nationally recognized structures or property. Visit these places. Experience them. Be inspired by them. These places reveal Arkansas's chapter of America's great story.

Ozark Folk Center - Dedicated to the perpetuation and interpretation of Ozark Mountain heritage, the Ozark Folk Center is one of America's cultural treasures. Here, musicians perform traditional acoustic tunes, gifted artisans create heirloom-quality works, and craftsmen demonstrate pioneer skills. Is your life connected to the ways of the past? Yes, and at the Ozark Folk Center, you'll see, hear, and understand how.

Historic Trees - Trees are silent witnesses to our history. At every historic home, battlefield, and landmark, trees stood firmly rooted while daily lives existed and historic events unfolded around them. Some of those trees still stand today. Certain trees are recognized and honored as part of the Arkansas Famous and Historic Tree Program, including several located in Arkansas state parks. Stand under these trees, touch their bark, listen to the wind rustle their leaves, and let your imagination wonder what stories they could tell.

Research Links - Arkansas State Parks' museums and historic sites provide a variety of resources for teachers, students, and research scholars. Teachers will find interpreters and educators trained to help students grasp Arkansas and national history. Field trips bring history alive and provide memorable experiences based in the frameworks and strands of state-mandated curricula.