Commemorate The Little Rock Nine
Brimming with historical and social significance, it’s no wonder the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site is Central Arkansas’s No. 1 attraction.
The beauty of Little Rock Central High School’s Art Deco and Collegiate Gothic architecture belies an uncomely past.
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In September 1957, nine African-American teenagers faced a vicious white mob as they attempted to integrate.
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(Sponsor Daisy Bates shown in top row, second from right.)
President Dwight D. Eisenhower was forced to deploy troops to escort them the next day.
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These brave students, who helped galvanize the civil rights movement, are honored at the National Historic Site Visitor Center & Museum.
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Ranger-led tours are the best way to experience the site.
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The restored Magnolia/Mobile Gas Station across the street was a temporary office for reporters during the desegregation crisis. It’s now an education center.
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Visit the fully restored Daisy Bates House at 1208 W. 28th Street, where the Little Rock Nine met to coordinate efforts to integrate Central High School.
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Located on the grounds of the Arkansas State Capitol, a memorial sculpture honors these brave students and reminds Arkansans of their impact.
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