Helena Museum
of
Phillips County, Arkansas
Our museum serves as a cultural resource that preserves the region's history while connecting us to our ancestors and our past for generations to come. Phillips County is steeped in important history, and memories of those times have been preserved and exhibited through impressive collections for all to experience. The museum is located in a charming historic building and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
While this website is a good place to learn about the Museum and our local area, it is no substitute for a visit to explore the wonderful exhibits on display and to lose yourself in nostalgia of long ago. Awaiting you are artifacts of Native American Indians, the Civil War, Thomas Edison, Mark Twain, fine/decorative arts, military uniforms, documents and so much more. Admission is free so visit us soon!
Free Admission
Hours of operation:
Tuesday - Friday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
NOTE:
Closed every 2nd and 4th Saturdays
Welcome to nostalgia
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This site was last updated May 18, 2012
No museum is complete without their very own ghost!
Exciting Sighting of Maybelle!!!
As the much needed roofing work progresses at the museum, a report of Maybelle in a dormer window has the roofers very alert and cautious. Museum staff has made several trips upstairs with attempts to distract Maybelle but she seems to prefer visitors. So you see, a visit from you soon would be greatly appreciated by all!!!
steel cents were made for a short time because of
war demands for copper. A few copper cents from
1943 were produced from the 1942 planchets
remaining in the bins. Similarly, some 1944 steel
cents have been confirmed. From 1944 through
1946, salvaged ammunition shells made their way into the minting process, and it was not uncommon to see coins featuring streaks of brass or having a considerably darker finish than other issues.
Click here to read more Interesting Facts about the Steel War Penny. Learn even more by clicking here.
What was used before the invention of the plate? A "trencher" of course!!! Follow this link to learn of the fascinating history of dinnerware.
Historical Helena statistics from a 1924 business directory Read more........
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If you remember old Helena places such as Habibs Restaurant, Hotel Nicholas, and the Cleburne Hotel, you would surely enjoy a trip to the Helena Museum to view photos and memorabilia from these notable businesses. You will also find many, many treasured heirlooms of local ancestors that were graciously donated by their families for all to experience.
We sincerely hope that you will journey with us as we continue to build this website to provide a cultural experience for all.
Phillips County has many, many historical stories to share. We invite you to contribute your memories and comments as well. Please sign the guestbook or send an email to us at info@helenamuseum.com
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"Helena occupies
one of the prettiest
situations on the
Mississippi."
Mark Twain 1896
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Helena Museum is proud to announce an extraordinary slideshow that is sure to please. As always the best way to appreciate this collection is to come and visit the museum.
What's New
Interesting Facts
Website by Elaine Canady
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Museum to host ‘Visit and View’
The Helena Museum of Art and History is inviting the public to attend the organization’s first “Visit and View” session on Thursday, May 24 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
“This will be the time to come see and celebrate in the accomplishments of our revitalization, focusing on the arrival of the new Confederate Cemetery diorama,” said Joe Ann Hargraves, president of the museum board.
Photography courtesy of Susan Winston
NOTICE: No one is authorized to use our information or photographs without prior written permission. All inquiries should be sent to the Helena Museum, 623 Pecan Street, Helena, AR 72342
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In Remembrance of the Fallen
The last Monday of May is a federal holiday observing fallen soldiers of war. Also known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American Civil War to honor fallen Union soldiers. Ladies from the south had their own organizations to honor and remember Confederate soldiers. Memorial Day was extended to include all Americans who died in all wars by the 20th century. The holiday is considered by many as the beginning of summer which ends on Labor Day weekend.
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Memorial Day has become more general over the years as people visit loved ones even if they had not served in the military. Many families fire up the grill when they gather to celebrate the holiday with bar-b-ques, fireworks, swimming parties and other community events.
“This exciting event kicks off our public campaign designed to build mutual support between the museum and the community.” Read more........
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