Civil War Battlefields - National Historic Landmarks

“One faces the future with one’s past.” —Peal S. Buck

It may be said that history is to the human race, what memory is to each man. History can make a person's life richer by giving meaning to the books one reads, the cities one visits or the music one hears. It broadens one's outlook by presenting a mixture of races, a mingling of cultures and a spectacular peek into how the modern world was formed.

History is, as American Historian Allan Nevins put it, "a bridge connecting the past with the present and pointing the road to the future."

Arkansas's varied geography and its location in the heart of the nation have contributed to make the state's history an intriguing slice of America's story. There is no shortage of interesting places to explore the state's history and heritage. Historic towns, archaeological sites, historical landmarks, battlefields, state parks bridges, and special exhibits across the state all relate the history of Arkansas's diverse culture and history. Our past not only tells us where we come from and what we have accomplished, it's also a foundation that puts the changes of society into perspective and helps us to build a better future. We welcome you to come and explore our history and culture.

Our past not only tells us where we come from and what we have accomplished, it’s also a foundation that puts the changes of society into perspective and helps us to build a better future. We welcome you to come and explore our history and culture through the historic image gallery, historical tourist attractions, and current historic happenings in Arkansas.

To learn more about Arkansas’s Civil War battlefields, national historic landmarks, archeological sites and other interesting topics, visit:

The Northwest Arkansas Heritage Trail is a regional network of bicycle and pedestrian facilities connecting residents to our rich heritage, our recreational and cultural assets and a healthier lifestyle.