Happy Birthday, Arkansas Territory!

Map courtesy of ASA

We will be celebrating the 200th year of the Arkansas Territory during a special, free event March 1!

Come experience Arkansas history.The Arkansas State Archives and other divisions of the Department of Arkansas Heritage are putting together a grand celebration for the Arkansas Territory bicentennial!

AGENDA

9:00 am - 1:00 pm 
* Arkansas Territory Bicentennial Celebration event at the Arkansas State Capitol, 2nd Floor Rotunda

10:00 - 10:30 am 
*Speakers: Asa Hutchinson, Governor of Arkansas; Stacy Hurst, Department of Arkansas Heritage director; Dr. Wendy Richter, Arkansas State Archives director; Swannee Bennett, Historic Arkansas Museum director

11:00 am – 12:00 pm 
* Music provided by Clarke Buehling and the Ozark Highballers, sponsored by the Arkansas Arts Council.

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Event ends

March 2 marks the 200th year of the Arkansas Territory, which the U.S. Congress originally formed with parts of what is now Oklahoma and Texas. The move created the state’s first government in 1819 and laid the groundwork for achieving statehood in 1836.

We will celebrate with birthday cake, music, historical displays, a traveling exhibit and period actors! Come learn about our Territory seals, grab a free Territory map and enjoy bringing history to life. For more information or to join the discussion, visit our Facebook page! 

What: Arkansas Territory Bicentennial Celebration
When: Starting at 9 a.m., Friday, March 1
News Conference at 10 a.m. 

Where: Arkansas State Capitol, Second Floor Rotunda

Territory Seal provided by ASA