Difference between revisions of "Old State House and Historic Arkansas Museum"
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| − | The '''Old State House and Historic Arkansas Museum''' is a national historic landmark located at 300 West Markham Street in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. From 1842 until 1911, the Old State House housed the Arkansas | + | The '''Old State House and Historic Arkansas Museum''' is a national historic landmark located at 300 West Markham Street in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. From 1842 until 1911, the Old State House housed the Arkansas Governor's offices. Little Rock is the oldest capital west of the Mississippi River that is still in use today. |
| − | In 1947, the Old State House became a museum that features exhibits on Arkansas and Little Rock history. President [[Bill Clinton]] contributed to the transformation and recent elevated profile of the Old State House. The museum was the setting for many of President | + | In 1947, the Old State House became a museum that features exhibits on Arkansas and Little Rock history. President [[Bill Clinton]] contributed to the transformation and recent elevated profile of the Old State House. The museum was the setting for many of President Clinton's political highlights throughout his career. For instance, Bill Clinton declared his candidacy for the 1992 presidential election here. Then in 1992 and 1996, Bill Clinton celebrated both presidential election victories at the Old State House Museum. |
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| + | President Clinton chose the Old State House as a backdrop for his victories because it was his "favorite building in Arkansas." President Clinton loved this building in particular because he believed that the Old State House, "embodies both a reverence for the past and a hope for the future." The Old State House includes an exhibit that complements the [[Clinton Library museum exhibits]], such as a portrait of [[Hillary Clinton]], Bill Clinton’s saxophone, and Bill Clinton’s [[campaign buttons]] for governor and presidential elections. | ||
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Revision as of 09:06, 3 February 2008
The Old State House and Historic Arkansas Museum is a national historic landmark located at 300 West Markham Street in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. From 1842 until 1911, the Old State House housed the Arkansas Governor's offices. Little Rock is the oldest capital west of the Mississippi River that is still in use today.
In 1947, the Old State House became a museum that features exhibits on Arkansas and Little Rock history. President Bill Clinton contributed to the transformation and recent elevated profile of the Old State House. The museum was the setting for many of President Clinton's political highlights throughout his career. For instance, Bill Clinton declared his candidacy for the 1992 presidential election here. Then in 1992 and 1996, Bill Clinton celebrated both presidential election victories at the Old State House Museum.
President Clinton chose the Old State House as a backdrop for his victories because it was his "favorite building in Arkansas." President Clinton loved this building in particular because he believed that the Old State House, "embodies both a reverence for the past and a hope for the future." The Old State House includes an exhibit that complements the Clinton Library museum exhibits, such as a portrait of Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton’s saxophone, and Bill Clinton’s campaign buttons for governor and presidential elections.
