A Newcomer's Guide to Arkansas
There are many facts on this page that will come in handy for writing state reports. Check 'em out!
Source: Arkansas Secretary of State

How Did Arkansas Get Its Name?
The Native Americans, Spanish, French and Americans all helped name places in Arkansas. Which one gave the state its name?
Source: Arkansas Secretary of State

A Brief History of Arkansas
People have been living in the region that is now Arkansas for thousands of years. Read about who they were and how the state has grown.
Source: Arkansas Secretary of State

Arkansas History & Heritage
Arkansas is rich in history. Find out about African-American history, colorful names, rock hounds, and various other topics. Here are direct links to some of the topics:
The Civil War
Arkansas Colorful Names
Ozarks Region
Diamond Fever
Famous Arkansans
Source: Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism

Arkansas’ Early History
Learn all about what happened in Arkansas before it became Arkansas with this great early history and early timeline.
Source: e-ReferenceDesk

Arkansas Historic Timeline
This great timeline details the history of Arkansas from the 16th to the 20th century.
Source: e-ReferenceDesk

Historic Places of the Civil Rights Movement
Visit any of these locations, which have been chosen by the National Parks Service as significant historical locations in the Civil Rights Movement.
Source: The National Park Service