A grotto is a quiet place of prayer and reflection, usually designed in or around a cave. The cave can be natural or man-made. On our search for public art to include in the North Little Rock Scavenger Hunt, we stumbled upon a secret in plain sight. Just to the right upon driving through the main…
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New signs mark “Trail of Tears” in North Little Rock
Today, North Shore Riverwalk Park is a scenic pedestrian and cycling trail with fantastic views of the Arkansas River. But almost 200 years ago, before the City of North Little Rock was formed, the path was the site of what would become known as the “Trail of Tears.” To help white Americans take Native Americans’…
USS Nevada and North Little Rock’s Hoga come “full circle”
The “unsinkable” battleship USS Nevada, historian James Delgado and the historic tugboat Hoga go way back. 31 years ago, Delgado was a Maritime Historian of the National Park Service and Head of National Maritime Initiative in Washington, D.C. He was already a seasoned academic with experience as a historian in the United States Department of…
Picture This: Capturing History Through the Camera Lens
Explore an extensive collection of cameras at the North Little Rock Heritage Center‘s latest exhibit, “Picture This: Capturing History Through the Camera Lens.” This free exhibit at the North Little Rock Heritage Center features the camera collection of local photographer Jim Billings. Using Billings’ extensive collection and expertise, the exhibit explores the history of cameras…
You’re Invited: Thanksgiving in North Little Rock
Maybe you have family or friends here, and you’re just in town for the holidays. Maybe you’re the host, trying to find things for the whole family to do together. Or, maybe you’re just taking advantage of a long weekend. Whatever the reason, we’re just glad you’re spending Thanksgiving weekend with us here in North…
5 little-known facts about North Little Rock’s Old Mill
The Old Mill at T. R. Pugh Memorial Park has been in North Little Rock for almost 90 years. Its claim to fame is being in the opening credits of the 1939 film, Gone with the Wind. But it has hidden gems from much, much earlier in Arkansas and United States history. Here are five…