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The Old State House in Little Rock Arkansas
The Old State House Museum is the oldest standing state capitol building west of the Mississippi River. Construction on the building began in 1833 and was declared complete in 1842.. The Old State House is now a museum and has been designated a National Historic Landmark. It is probably best known throughout the country as the scene of President Bill Clinton's 1992 and 1996 election-night celebrations.

This magnificent Greek Revival structure overlooking the Arkansas River houses a multimedia museum of Arkansas state history, with a special emphasis on women's history, political history, and educational programming for school children. The Little Rock museum also boasts nationally-recognized collections of Civil War battle flags, the inaugural gowns of governors' wives, Arkansas art pottery featuring pieces from Camark and Niloak, and African-American quilts. Popular exhibits include "On the Stump: Arkansas Political History from 1819-1919"; "Send You Back to Arkansas, a tribute to Arkansas music and musicians"; and "Period Rooms", created to show a typical setting from decades ago.

 

 

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