Step back in time at the Arkansas Post Museum, a historical treasure that preserves the remarkable story of one of the oldest European settlements in the Mississippi River region. This museum offers a profound look into the multicultural interactions that defined early Arkansas settlement.
Situated in Gillett, this museum provides a comprehensive exploration of Arkansas's earliest colonial history. Exhibits detail the multicultural interactions, conflicts, and developments that shaped the region from pre-colonial times through the 19th century. Visitors can explore artifacts, historical documents, and reconstructed period structures that bring the complex history of Arkansas Post to life.
The Arkansas Post Museum commemorates one of the most significant early European settlements in the Mississippi River Valley. Established to preserve the site of the first European settlement in the lower Mississippi River region, the museum tells the complex story of early interactions between Native Americans, French, Spanish, and American settlers. The original Arkansas Post was founded in 1686 by Henri de Tonti, making it a critical location in the exploration and colonization of the Mississippi River Valley.
Address: 5530 US-165, Gillett, AR 72055Get Directions
Total Trail Length: 0.5 miles
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