Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site interprets the events surrounding the desegregation of Central High School in Little Rock, and its …
Before you visit the site - call 501-374-1957 well in advance to get your reservation for the ranger led interpretive program, held at 1pm. Our experience was both a highlight of our two-week travel… Full review by Disneybus
Aug 28, 2024
Beautiful historic site with beautiful grounds. The visitors center and museum is really nice. Definitely worth a visit. Full review by Deanna F
Aug 20, 2024
We visit many national park service sites and Ranger Rebecca's two-hour presentation was the best, by far, of any talk we have ever heard. Her depth of knowledge regarding the events at Central High… Full review by onecontinenttwogo
Can you enter the school building by yourself or you must join the tour? What part of the NHS can you actually visit if you don't have a reservation to the tour? Thank you.
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Hello, You cannot enter by yourself, You can submit a request via e-mail to park ranger at the museum or you can just call and make the arrangements. I find that it's better to call and …
Hello, You cannot enter by yourself, You can submit a request via e-mail to park ranger at the museum or you can just call and make the arrangements. I find that it's better to call and speak with someone!
Are reservations required or recommended? And, how much time should be allocated to the tour and museum?
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We didn’t make any reservation, but we didn’t have any problem getting in on a (very) wet Sunday. I woulda allow up to 2 hours for the museum. It is that good. John Priddle
Never having been to Little Rock, I am concerned about safety in unfamiliar neighborhoods. Is the surrounding area OK to drive through? The website says secure valuables in car which seems a no brainer where ever you are visiting - is the visitor parking lot at Central High School especially vulnerable to breaking and entering? Thanks.
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Hey. I went in a Sunday morning. The parking in lot, the school, visit center and some spots around that are part of the visit were safe. I didn’t see any problem. The neighborhood itself is …
Hey. I went in a Sunday morning. The parking in lot, the school, visit center and some spots around that are part of the visit were safe. I didn’t see any problem. The neighborhood itself is not pretty. You have a bad impression when arriving. I surely recommend the visit!
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Can I tour the high school on my own?
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No. Guided tours do not enter this active school due to COVID-19 restrictions; access to the school is strictly limited to students, teachers, and faculty....
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