Each print relates to the politics, economy and other facets of life in rural Arkansas and the surrounding area from the early 19th century through the early 20th century. Featured are scenes from the Civil War and the Mississippi River flood from Frank Leslie s Illustrated Newspaper and Harper s Weekly. Maps are also included in the exhibition, with the earliest dating from 1826. The exhibit will be located in the visitors center gallery at 141 Cherry Street. It will be displayed through early February.
Admission is free.
Other agencies within the department are the Arkansas Territorial Restoration, the Old State House Museum, the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, the Arkansas Arts Council and the Natural Heritage Commission.