History museum
Old State House Museum
12 locals recommend,
Location
300 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR
Downtown
Tips from locals
For one of Little Rock's historic buildings and exhibits looking at politics in the South, don't miss this spot.
The original State Capital of Arkansas and where President Bill Clinton did his acceptance speech when he won the Presidency. Fabulous exhibits!
As the original state capitol of Arkansas, the Old State House was designed by Gideon Shryock and is one of the best examples of Doric architecture in the southern states. The building commenced in 1833 and was completed in 1842 with some alterations done in 1885. The Old State House witnessed many displays of dramatic history within its walls, including a fatal duel between legislators and the Arkansas vote to secede from the United States. On display in the museum are decorative arts, inaugural gowns of governors' wives, and historical displays relating to the politics of the state.
As the original state capitol of Arkansas, the Old State House was designed by Gideon Shryock and is one of the best examples of Doric architecture in the southern states. The building commenced in 1833 and was completed in 1842 with some alterations done in 1885. The Old State House witnessed many…