The Daisy Bates house was announced in 2001 as a historic landmark with President William Jefferson Clinton presenting the keynote address. "This home stands as a symbol for those who fought to preserve the civil and constitutional rights of every American....in the days and years ahead, people from all over the country will come to this simple but significant place to learn about a very noteworthy time in American and Arkansas history" The house was built in 1955 by the Bates; approximately 1800 ft.² on the ground and basement floors; the house has two bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, living room, den, kitchen and a full basement. This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America. Tours can be arranged by calling 501-375-1957 .
Exploring the African American history in Arkansas, the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center is housed in a new state-of-the-art museum located downtown. Here visitors can get a glimpse at the past, from recordings of first-hand stories of segregation in the South, to the achievements made by African Americans in the fields of politics, business and the arts since 1870 to present day. This is one of the best free museums in the city and truly worth a visit.
Arkansas Arts Center, located in Little Rock, Ark., offers a collection of works of art on paper. Established more than 30 years ago, the collection is primarily American and European, from the Renaissance to the present. Among the most recognizable works in the collection are sheets by C zanne, Van Gogh, Jackson Pollock, Georgia O Keeffe, Alison Saar, Rembrandt and Rubens. The collection also features more than 135 drawings and watercolors by the Postimpressionist, Paul Signac, over 100 post-minimalist drawings, Arthur Dove s sketchbook, and several works by Will Barnet. Masterworks in the collection include paintings by Diego Rivera, Odilon Redon and Francesco Bassano, sculpture by Henry Moore, Louise Nevelson and Roy Lichtenstein, and prints by Rembrandt, Whistler and D rer. Arkansas Arts Center also displays contemporary objects in craft media, including teapots by contemporary artists, contemporary baskets, turned wood objects, studio glass, ceramics, metalwork and toys designed by artists.
