Located in a restored 1913 train depot, the museum houses exhibits on local history, including famous Camden products Camark pottery and Grapette soft drinks, and contains railroad and Civil War memorabilia. Visitor information is also available.
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McCollum-Chidester House
Directions: Ark. 278, which leads into town, becomes Washington Street Built for Peter McCollum in 1847, this museum features some of the original furnishings which were brought up the Mississippi by steamboat from New Orleans in 1863
Camden, AR Historic HomesCamden Driving & Garden Tours
Directions: Chamber Of Commerce Office Self-guided driving tour of homes; private garden tours;
Camden, AR ToursGraham-Gaughan-Betts Home
Built for Major Joseph M. Graham and his wife Mary Washington (first cousin of George Washington) in 1856, this home served as headquarters of Union General Frederick Steele during the Union occupation of Camden in 1864. Furnished in period furniture; open for tours by appointment.
Camden, AR Historic HomesThings to do near Camden, AR
Company House Museum
Directions: From Ark. 133 T; located adjacent to the City Park Three-room shotgun company house built in 1910...
Ginger's Flea Market
Directions: Business Hwy 82, Turn Left On Washington Antiques, glassware, furniture, jewelry, collectibles, coins, tools ...
Magnolia Murals
Six colorful murals the depict the history of Magnolia are located around the historic square; one is located in the lobby of...
Elkin's Ferry Battlefield
The site of fighting April 2-3, 1864 as Confederate troops tried to keep General Frederick Steele's Northern army from gainin...
Oakland Cemetery
The Confederate Section of this cemetery is the final resting place for more than 200 Confederate soldiers; over 150 years of...