Category Archives: Museums

Elvis Presley Birthplace

Elvis was born in Tupelo on January 8, 1935 in the front room a 300-square-foot, two-room house built by his father. When he got rich, he bought the house and preserved it, and it opened for tours while he was … Continue reading

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Fort Chaffee Barbershop Museum

This museum, located on the grounds of Fort Chaffee, is dedicated to that important moment when Elvis got his famous sideburns trimmed upon induction to the Army. The room that housed the barbershop has been redone, with photos of Elvis’ … Continue reading

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Tiny Town Depot

Frank Moshinskie built a train display around the family Christmas tree every year. After a while, he decided it was too fun to take down. He kept adding to it and the end result is Tiny Town. It’s just the … Continue reading

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Old State House Museum

The Old State House was the Arkansas State Capitol from 1842-1912. The vote to secede from the Union in 1861 happened here. After the new capitol was built, this building was used as a medical school and then turned into … Continue reading

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Fort Smith

We headed to Fort Smith, a little more than an hour west of where we’re staying, in search of adventure. Our first stop was the Fort Smith Museum of History. It’s a typical local history museum, with displays on things … Continue reading

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