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Texarkana Museum of Regional History


category : History
Tells the story of the city located in two states. Housed in the town's oldest brick building, all new galleries with exhibits tell of the region's history including agriculture, early industry, civil rights and World War II. Pottery made by the area Caddo people and learn about the early Spanish and French explorers are also on display. An interactive music exhibit tells of native son, Scott Joplin, "Father of Ragtime Music," Huddie "Leadbelly" Ledbetter and Conlon Nancarrow. Facility also includes the Wilbur Smith Research Library and Archives.


Phone: (903) 793-4831
Fax: (903) 793-7108
Our Website:www.texarkanamuseums.org

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Texarkana Regional Arts Center

Directions: Take I-30 to State Line South (U.S. 71); go around the Post Office to West 4th then west to Texas Blvd. Housed in the former 1909 U.S. Federal Courthouse; now offers exhibits, lectures, classes, concerts; three galleries feature traveling exhibits

Texarkana, AR Arts

Texarkana Museum of Regional History

Tells the story of the city located in two states. Housed in the town's oldest brick building, all new galleries with exhibits tell of the region'

Texarkana, AR History

Tex-Ark Antique Auto Museum

The auto museum located between Third and Broad Streets in downtown Texarkana, Arkansas, had its grand opening on Saturday, September 10, 2005. It is now open from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturdays and from 1 pm to 4

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Perot Theatre

Built in 1924 and originally known as the Saenger Theatre, this fully-restored Italian Renaissance theatre has hosted such performers as Douglas Fairbanks, Will Rogers and Annie Oakley; it now hosts top national/international stars and Broadway touring productions.

Texarkana, AR Theatres

67 Texarkana Speedway

1/4-mile oval dirt track.

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Texarkana Museum of Regional History

Tells the story of the city located in two states. Housed in the town's oldest brick building, all new galleries with exhibit...