Old State House, History museum in Little Rock, United States
The Old State House is a museum in Little Rock featuring three floors of Greek Revival architecture built with stone, stucco, metal, wood, and concrete. The building now serves as a place to explore Arkansas' political and legislative history.
The building was established in 1760 as one of the earliest government structures west of the Mississippi River and was designed by architect Gideon Shryock. Since then it has documented Arkansas' changing role in American governance.
The building reflects how Arkansans made decisions that shaped their region through political movements and governance. Visitors can see exhibits showing elections, debates, and moments when the state changed direction.
The place is easy to explore on foot and offers signage for visitors with different interests. It makes sense to bring enough time to look through the various exhibits at a comfortable pace.
The building has been the setting for shifts in state politics and its rooms reflect the struggles and victories Arkansas has lived through. Visitors can see the actual spaces where important votes took place that defined the state.
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