2023 Events

On the Road with Mark Christ
September 23, 2023
It’s been a long four years since our last trip to Helena. A few things got in the way (COVID and construction) but we’re planning to resume the program this fall with a tour of Cane Hill and Prairie Grove sites on September 23. The cost will be $100 per person, which includes reserved seating on the Little Rock Tours bus, a box lunch at Cane Hill, and visits to these two important Civil War sites. Mark Christ returns as our host for the upcoming tour. As usual, the bus will depart from the museum at 7:00 a.m. and return no later than 7:30 p.m.
To reserve a seat please call the museum or email Stephan McAteer.

Tinkerfest
September 16, 2023
9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

10th Annual Vintage Military Vehicle Show
October 14, 2023 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
The 10th Annual Vintage Military Vehicle Show will be held on the historic parade grounds behind the museum. The Arkansas Military Vehicle Preservation Association will be bringing out their jeeps, hummers, and much more for visitors to take see. The event will also include WW2 Reenactors of Arkansas and refreshments provided by Blue Bell Creameries, Central Arkansas Water and Woodmen Life.
Admission is free!
If you have a vintage military vehicle that you would like to be included in the show, please register here: https://forms.gle/nGtS3zEW1rTQPUrCA

Arkansas Paranormal Expo
October 28-29, 2023 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
The Arkansas Paranormal Expo is a benefit supporting the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History.
The Arkansas Paranormal Expo has grown to be the biggest and most popular event of its kind in all of Arkansas. The A.P.E. organizers are adding even more vendors and speakers! Subjects such as, UFO's, Bigfoot, Cryptozoology, Psychic Phenomena & Ghost Hunting will take the stage, proving in-depth education and intriguing insight. We are proud to showcase and support keynote speakers, local experts and forerunners of paranormal exploration.
Everyone loves our Raffle & Silent Auction! There will be a variety of items, such as a Ghost Hunt at MacArthur Museum, Gift Baskets, Books, Haunted Tours of Little Rock Tickets, Razorback items, Psychic Readings and much more!
Past Events

Korean War Armistice Day Ceremony
July 27, 2023 10 a.m.
The Arkansas Department of Veterans' Affairs will host a ceremony honoring the Korean War Armistice. The ceremony will take place inside the museum and will be followed by a wreath-laying at the Korean War Veterans Memorial.

Join us for the opening reception for "The Color of Freedom" exhibit. The reception is a drop-in event from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. with speakers at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The exhibit honors the diversity of women in the U.S. Armed Forces. For more information about the exhibit click here.

Celebrate Flag Day at this old-fashioned concert in the park, featuring marches, patriotic songs, show tunes, and a special tribute to America’s favorite pastime with “Casey at the Bat” with narrator Steve Hancock. This FREE performance is fun for the whole family! Israel Getzov conducts.
FREE Ice Cream from Blue Bell Creameries!
FREE Flags to Wave from WoodmenLife!
FREE Ice Water from Central Arkansas Water!
Preview Reception and "Rosie the Riveter" Performance
May 18, 2023
Preview Reception at MacArthur Museum 5-6:30 p.m. (Tickets Required)
"Rosie the Riveter" at Clinton Presidential Center, Great Hall 7-8:30 p.m. (Free Admission) Register for the event here:
https://forms.clinton-foundation.org/view.php?id=865662
Manufacturing Victory: The Arsenal of Democracy tells the inspiring story of the Home Front during World War II, an effort that produced tanks, planes, ships and guns with staggering speed and unparalleled energy. This surge in productivity not only brought the country out of depression, but also created mighty military forces, supplies the Allies abroad and opened new doors of opportunity and social change for Americans.
Join us for a special preview of this traveling exhibit and see how Americans responded to the call to action, transforming the United States from an isolationist nation still reeling from the Great Depression into the world's greatest industrial power.
Tickets for this fundraising event are $125 per person and include admission to the preview reception and reserved seating afterward for a living history presentation by Kelly O'Connell Brengelman as "Rosie the Riveter". Proceeds support the museum's educational programming.
To purchase tickets please call the museum at 501.376.4602. All contributions are tax deductible.



Holiday Music at the Arsenal
This event has been postponed due to illness. It will now take place Sunday, January 8th.
After a two year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Holiday Music at the Arsenal concert is back for its 11th year! The talented students of the Margaret Wyatt Piano and Vocal Studio will again be entertaining us with their extraordinary voices and skills on the piano. Refreshments will be provided and admission is free.

Lens, Pens, and Lyrics

Specter Supper
October 31st 7 p.m.
Join us for a hauntingly delicious meal catered by Trio’s followed by a ghost hunting demonstration led by Rhonda Burton, Arkansas Ghost Catchers, and a tour of the Haunted Tower of the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History led by Linda Howell, Haunted Tours of Little Rock. All proceeds will be used for ongoing projects in the park including pond maintenance, lighting and sidewalk repair. Tickets are $75 and costumes are encouraged! www.macarthurparklr.org/spectersupper


Arkansas Paranormal Expo
The Arkansas Paranormal Expo is a benefit supporting the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History. This year marks the expo's 10th Anniversary!
The Arkansas Paranormal Expo has grown to be the biggest and most popular event of its kind in all of Arkansas. The A.P.E. organizers are adding even more vendors and speakers! Subjects such as, UFO's, Bigfoot, Cryptozoology, Psychic Phenomena & Ghost Hunting will take the stage, proving in-depth education and intriguing insight. We are proud to showcase and support keynote speakers, local experts and forerunners of paranormal exploration.
Everyone loves our Raffle & Silent Auction! There will be a variety of items, such as a Ghost Hunt at MacArthur Museum, Gift Baskets, Books, Haunted Tours of Little Rock Tickets, Razorback items, Psychic Readings and much more!

Big Boo!seum Bash
Little Rock Big Boo!seum Bash will return to the physical realm this year! On October 27th from 5:30-8:30 museum staff will be outside of Curran Hall (Little Rock Visitor Center; 615 E Capitol Ave) handing out tricks and treats! Come by and see us for this spooktacular event!

To Register a Vehicle for the Show please sign up here: https://forms.gle/arZWtFXRvZX1aCsr7

Join us for an Open House evening from 6-7:30 p.m. September 26th. Explore the museum and learn about what all we have to offer. We will have a small activity planned and refreshements!