Historic Preservation Alliance of Arkansas

• 1: About Us
  • 1.1: Mission & Goals
  • 1.2: Contact Us
  • 1.3: Staff and Board of Directors
    • 1.3.1: February 3, 2012 Board Meeting
• 2: Welcome
• 4: What We Do
  • 4.1: T-Shirts For Sale
  • 4.2: Arkansas Preservation Conference
    • 4.2.1: 2013 Conference
    • 4.2.2: 2012 Conference
    • 4.2.3: 2011 Conference
    • 4.2.4: 2010 Conference
    • 4.2.5: 2009 Conference
    • 4.2.6: 2007 Conference
    • 4.2.7: 2006 Conference
  • 4.3: Arkansas Preservations Awards
    • 4.3.1: Nomination Instructions
    • 4.3.2: 2012 Arkansas Preservation Awards
    • 4.3.3: 2011 Arkansas Preservation Awards
    • 4.3.4: 2010 Arkansas Preservation Awards
      • 4.3.4.1: 2010 Sponsors and Patrons
    • 4.3.5: 2009 Arkansas Preservation Awards
    • 4.3.6: Past Preservation Awards Winners
  • 4.4: Preservation Rambles
    • 4.4.1: 2012 Mid-Century Ramble
    • 4.4.2: 2011 Red River Ramble
    • 4.4.4: Past Rambles
  • 4.5: Most Endangered Places
    • 4.5.1: 2013 List
    • 4.5.2: 2012 List
    • 4.5.3: 2011 List
    • 4.5.4: 2010 List
    • 4.5.6: 2009 List
    • 4.5.7: 2007 List
    • 4.5.8: 2006 List
    • 4.5.9: 2005 List
    • 4.5.10: 2004 List
    • 4.5.11: 1999-2001 Lists
  • 4.6: 30th Anniversary Founders Lunch
  • 4.7: Quarterly Newsletter
  • 4.8: Advocacy Efforts
  • 4.9: Endowments
  • 4.10: Annual Membership Meeting
  • 4.12: Preservation Crustaceans
• 6: Get Involved
  • 6.1: Join Now
    • 6.1.1: Corporate Preservation Partnership
  • 6.2: Volunteer
  • 6.3: Donate
  • 6.4: Advocate
  • 6.5: Internships
• 7: Resources
  • 7.1: FAQ
  • 7.2: How We Can Help You
  • 7.3: Links

Past Rambles

2010 East Arkansas Harvest Ramble, October 2

The East Arkansas Harvest Ramblers embarked on a journey with the Historic Preservation Alliance to explore the rich cultural history and agricultural landscape of East Arkansas.

Travelling east from Little Rock along scenic highways and back roads, Ramblers got a back-the-scenes look at an unusual seed warehouse in Scott, experienced the agricultural boom's legacy in Wynne, learned about the integrated Southern Tenant Farmers Union and toured Dyess, as well as a tour of the planned agricultural community where music legend Johnny Cash spent his early years.

The tour included brunch in famous road food paradise, De Valls Bluff, and a gala garvest dinner at the restored historic home of Martin and Kara Smith in Birdeye.

It was truly a wonderful experience and we hope you will join us for our next Ramble! 

2007 Alliance Ramble- Arkansas Mountain Highs, March 23-24

The Alliance will be rambling through Arkansas Wine Country this spring it what promises to be a very exciting tour.  We'll be staying overnight at the Lodge at Mt. Magazine and learn about the history of the mountain.  The big stop will be a tour of the Drennen-Scott House in Van Buren.  We will also tour historic downtown Van Buren and historic Altus and visit the Post Familie Winery.  You don't want to miss this one!  You can register for the ramble online, download and mail in the brochure, or call 501-372-4757.

View or download the 2007 Ramble brochure

2006 Holiday Ramble- Christmas and Candlelight: Historic Washington

The Alliance rambled to historic Washington on December 2. The first stop in Washington was a tour the Cobb-Weber House and Coulter Farmstead. From there we had a reception hosted by Richard Butler at the Timberlake-Dudney House, then on to the candlelight tour of historic Washington, followed by dinner back at the Coulter Farmstead, hosted by Richard Butler and Jeremy Carroll. It was a very successful ramble and fun was had by all.  The Alliance plans to add the holiday ramble to Washington to our annual programs.

View or download the 2006 Candlelight Ramble Brochure

2006 Alliance Ramble- Delta Destinations: Four Centuries of Delta History

The 2006 Ramble was a huge success and thank you to all of the Ramblers for joining us in the Delta. Dr. John House, the Station Archeologist for the Arkansas Archeological Survey, UAPB gave a wonderful lecture at Arkansas Post detailing the latest findings on the earliest known Post settlement. Robert Moore, Jr. toured the Ramblers around Arkansas City and its wonderfully restored county courthouse. Dr. Ruth Hawkins of Arkansas State, Claudia Shannon and Ronnie Walker discussed the restoration of Lakeport Plantation, the state's only remaining riverfront plantation. Fun was had by all, and the Ramble to the Delta gave Ramblers an experience they will never forget.

View photographs of the 2006 Alliance Ramble