Daughters of the American Revolution
This exhibit highlights the James Bates Chapter of the DAR and their work.
Mexican
American War Exhibit
This exhibit focuses on the early history of the Phillips County Militia in Arkansas Territory and their involvement in the Mexican American War as well as the military careers of Daniel Mooney and John Preston Jr.
Spanish
American War Exhibit
This exhibit focuses of the history of the Phillips County Militia and their involvement in the Spanish American War as well as the military careers of Benjamin Tappan and John Hanks Alexander.
World War 1 Exhibit
This exhibit focuses on the history of the Arkansas State Guard in Phillips County and their involvement in World War 1 as well as the military career of Susie Almer.
World War 2 Exhibit
This exhibit focuses on the history of the Arkansas National Guard in Phillips County and their involvement in World War 2 as well as the military career Marjorie Gradus.
Phillips County Civil War History
Phillips Guards Battle Flag
This exhibit features The Phillips Guards Battle Flag, one of only a handful of Civil War battle flags on display in the state. The exhibit also examines the Seizure of the Little Rock Arsenal, which the Phillips Guards took part in.
The Battle Of Helena
This exhibit examines The Battle of Helena, an important part of the Siege of Vicksburg and one of the last Confederate attacks that took place in Arkansas near the end of the Civil War.
The Seven Generals of Helena
The city of Helena “provided” seven generals to the Confederate Army: Patrick Cleburne, Lucius Polk, Archibald Dobbins, Thomas Hindman, James Tappan, Daniel Govan, and Charles Adams. In truth, these men did not all live in Helena but conducted business there. Plus, “Seven Generals” rolls off the tongue nicely. This exhibit examines their lives and connections to the local area.
