The Delta Cultural Center is a museum dedicated to the history of the Arkansas Delta. The museum interprets the heritage of the 27 county Delta region through exhibits, educational programs, annual events, and guided tours. Admission is free; come and experience what the Delta has to offer!

Originally Hornor & Morris Lumber Company, they have been helping to repair the museum for over the past half century.

As you explore our 15-county Arkansas Delta Byways tourism region, you will discover friendly people; changing crops with their own unique beauty; a diverse music heritage rooted in the fields and churches; a pristine natural environment for bird watching, hunting and fishing; charming small towns; and a strong African American heritage -- sometimes proud, sometimes painful -- which makes for a “real” story. As you travel the byways of this unique region, take time to get off the beaten path and discover for yourself some of the many hidden treasures of the Arkansas Delta.

Founded in 1984 as one of the original Main Street Arkansas communities, Main Street Helena continues to make great strides in revitalizing our historic downtown. Through the support of government, businesses, and individuals, Main Street Helena works to restore buildings, improve streetscapes, and sponsor special events. Our goal is to preserve the rich heritage that is Historic Downtown Helena.

The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program was created by the Arkansas General Assembly in 1969. The AHPP’s mission is to fulfill the objectives of the National Historic Preservation Act through the identification, preservation, and protections of cultural heritage if the State of Arkansas.

King Biscuit Blues Festival attracts hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world to the banks of the Mississippi River in Helena, Arkansas. Featuring blues legends and up-and-coming acts, this iconic festival, held the weekend before Columbus Day each October, continues to preserve and promote the music of the Delta. Taking its name from “King Biscuit Time,” the longest-running radio show in history, the festival brings people together who appreciate blues culture.

The Advertising and Promotion Commission was created in 2006 by Ordinance 5 pursuant to the provisions of A.C.A 26-75-605, by the City Council to administer the Advertising and Promotion Fund. Two percent of all revenues generated by the local Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant (HMR) Tax are credited to the A&P Fund and made available for purposes determined by the A&P Commission.

The Great River Road National Scenic Byway follows the course of the Mississippi River for 3,000 miles from northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. The scenic route passes through 10 states and hundreds of river towns. The Great River Road is arguably the longest and most important scenic byway in America.

A2H is a collaborative planning and design firm of architects, engineers, landscape architects, interior designers, and land surveyors founded in 1986. The firm provides a diverse range of consulting services for both public and private clients, with over 10,000 completed projects spanning 48 states and offices located across Tennessee and Mississippi.

Established in 1991 as an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation, Phillips County Community Foundation works to build philanthropy throughout our county. Our board of directors and executive director work together to establish endowment funds, build assets and award grants to help meet community needs.

The Arkansas Museums Association is an organization of museums and museum personnel dedicated to the promotion of professional standards in Arkansas museums, the encouragement of interaction between members and the development of public support for and interest in Arkansas Museums.

The Tri-County Genealogical Society was organized in Marvell, Arkansas in 1985 as a non-profit society to: unite people interested in genealogy and family history, encourage preservation of historical and genealogical records, publish records relating to Eastern Arkansas, and provide educational programs in genealogy.

The Charles Edison Fund was established in 1948 to maintain the legacy of Charles’ father, Thomas Edison, and to meet his own philanthropic goals in good and bad economic times for the benefit of science education in America. The Charles Edison Fund also engages in licensing the Edison Intellectual property, including the name, image, quotes and artifacts of Thomas Edison.