The Natural State gets its name for a reason. With 52 state parks and a national park within its borders, Arkansas is a can’t-miss for outdoor enthusiasts. Beyond that, other attractions such as casinos, museums and an amusement park draw …
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Cockrell Named Director of Old State House Museum
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas Heritage has announced the promotion of longtime employee Daniel P. Cockrell as director of the Old State House Museum in Little Rock. Cockrell has been with the museum since 2005 with a focus on education. His first day as …
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Steed Appointed to Mid-America Science Museum Board of Trustees
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Mid-America Science Museum in Hot Springs recently announced the appointment of Suzanne Steed to its Board of Trustees for the 2022-2024 term. Steed is a Client Executive with Transamerica in Hot Springs and holds a BS in Accounting from …
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Fort Smith U.S. Marshals Museum Foundation Has New Board Leadership
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe United States Marshals Museum Foundation is building on its strong fundraising momentum under new board leadership. Robert A. Young, III has passed the torch to Laurice A. Hachem, chairwoman of the board, and George Westmoreland, vice chair. Now chairman …
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ADPHT Closing Facilities, Limiting Services During COVID-19 Pandemic
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleAdd New Starting March 20, the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (ADPHT) will be closing multiple museums and other facilities in response to the coronavirus outbreak. ADPHT Secretary Stacy Hurst announced that the lobbies of the state’s 13 welcome …