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The Old Mill:

The Old Mill is famous for the opening scene in the movie, "Gone With The Wind", made in 1939. (It is believed to be the only remaining structure from the film.) It is a very restful site with flowers blooming twelve months of the year. Sculptured concrete work known as faux bois, includes numerous bridges, benches, baskets, etc., sculpted to look like real wood. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

 http://anythingarkansas.com/travel/oldmill.html

Little Rock Central High School:

The Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site visitor center opened in September 1997 to mark the 40th anniversary of the high school's desegregation, when nine African-American students entered the school under federal troop protection. In 1957 the school became a crucial battleground in the struggle for civil rights. The nation watched as the "Little Rock Nine" attempted to enter the previously all-white school. With the help of television news, then in its infancy, the events commanded worldwide attention. Dramatic images of the conflict, along with the school's facade, seared themselves into the public's memory. Little Rock came to symbolize the federal government's commitment to eliminating separate systems of education for blacks and whites. Located in a former Mobil service station across the street from the school, the visitor center contains the exhibit, "All the World is Watching Us: Little Rock and the 1957 Crisis," and a bookstore containing educational materials.

http://www.nps.gov/chsc/

Old State House:

The historic Old State House opened in 1836, serving as Arkansas' first state capitol building until 1911. This Greek Revival-style structure may be most recognized as the backdrop for Bill Clinton's bids for the Presidency in 1992 and 1996. Today, the building houses a museum of Arkansas history. Permanent exhibits include: Pillars of Power, exploring the history of the Old State House; Arkansas' First Families, featuring 30 Arkansas First Ladies' gowns; Grandmother's Cottage, a hands-on children's exhibit; the Arkansas Wilderness gallery and the 1836 and 1885 House of Representatives chambers. Temporary exhibits for 2004 and 2005 include: John Barleycorn Must Die: The War Against Drink in Arkansas and Send You Back to Arkansas: Our Own Sweet Sounds II, a colorful collection of artifacts from the state's folk, gospel, blues, jazz, country, and rock music artists. Guided tours are available seven days a week. Reservations are required for group tours. The Old State House is a museum of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is designated a National Historic Landmark.

http://www.oldstatehouse.com/

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