Education
One of the AHPP's priorities is to instill a preservation ethic in Arkansas' young people. Every Arkansas community possesses landmark structures and sites that make excellent teaching tools. This knowledge will promote civic pride and open the eyes of students to the wonders of the state's heritage. By using Arkansas' historic and cultural sites as teaching topics, students will gain a better understanding of their communities and themselves.
Educational Resources
Classroom Presentations
The AHPP Education Outreach Coordinator is available to visit 3rd through 12th grade classes, homeschool groups, scout troops and other organizations. Click here to schedule a classroom presentation.
Teaching Tools
AHPP's lesson plans and digital resources were written specifically for Arkansas students and are linked to the Arkansas Social Studies Standards. New programs, available lesson plans, classroom presentations and coloring book PDFs are added regularly. Teachers may also request any of our PowerPoint presentations for use in their own classroom.
Professional Development
AHPP offers free teacher professional development workshops related to Arkansas history, social studies and writing. If you want more information on available teacher training, please contact the Education Outreach Coordinator.
More Resource Information
Amy Milliken
Education Outreach Coordinator
Student Programs
Arkansas Historic Places Film Prize
Students in 5th-12th grades are invited to submit documentaries about any historic site in the state. Films must be between 5 and 15 minutes and must be about a historic site more than 50 years old. Sites can include buildings, archeological locations or other historically significant sites, and they do not have to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This competition is sponsored by the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program and the Quapaw Quarter Association, in partnership with Arkansas PBS.
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Preserve Our Past Art & Essay Invitational
Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month each May with art and essay contest submissions. All Arkansas 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders are invited to enter. Drawing or painting historic sites fosters a love for local and state history and develops an interest in preserving historic places. Submissions must relate to a historic Arkansas property that is more than 50 years old.
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Jacob Wolf House
The Jacob Wolf House, located in Norfork, Arkansas, offers programs and tours for all ages, providing an experience that will inform students about life on the Arkansas frontier. The property offers on-site educational programs that follow Department of Education Strands and Framework, as well as off-site programs that will bring the frontier right into your classroom!
Arkansas Heritage Grants
Grants up to $5,000 are available for schools, museums and non-profit organizations that promote awareness and enjoyment of Arkansas' heritage.