Daisy Bates House

The Daisy Bates House is a wood-frame residence located on West 28th Street that features a hip roof, broad eaves, and a brick veneer exterior. The home contains two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen, and includes a carport extending along two sides.

The home became a command center in 1957 during the effort to integrate Central High School, serving as the operational base for Daisy Bates and her activist network. It played a decisive role in the early civil rights movement in Arkansas during that critical period.

This residence served as a gathering place where civil rights activists and students could meet and share their experiences during the school integration movement. The home became a symbol of resistance and solidarity for the Black community fighting for equal education rights.

The house is located in a residential neighborhood and visible from the street. Visitors should note that access may be limited since it remains a private residence, so plan accordingly before visiting.

During the integration period, the home endured numerous violent attacks including gunfire, cross burnings, and rocks thrown through windows bearing threatening messages. These acts of violence reflected the intense opposition to civil rights advancement in the community at that time.