Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site

Exhibits, films, restrooms and a bookstore are located in the National Park Visitor Center.
In 1957, Little Rock Central High School was the epicenter of confrontation and a catalyst for change as the fundamental test for the United States to enforce African American civil rights following Brown v. Board of Education. Learn how the sacrifice and struggle endured by the Little Rock Nine have provided opportunities and opened doors for those seeking education around the world.
Map showing location of park.
Bronze sculpture of two standing figures holding a large golden ring between them, set in front of a historic brick building. A bed of bright yellow pansies fills the foreground beneath a dramatic, cloudy sky.
69th Anniversary Commemoration of the Little Rock Nine Program Series
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site will host a series of programs September 17–25 commemorating the 69th anniversary of the Little Rock Nine and exploring themes of constitutional rights, citizenship, civic engagement, and the continuing pursuit of equality.
Portrait of a smiling Black woman wearing a black top and a patterned black-and-white headwrap against a dark neutral background.
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site to Host Performance on the Life and Leadership of Daisy Gatson Bates
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site will present “Something in the Soil,” a free documentary-style, one-woman performance about the life and work of civil rights icon Daisy Gatson Bates, featuring actress Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, on Wednesday, August 26, at 6 p.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church.
Panoramic view of an intersection showing the restored Magnolia gas station in the foreground and the historic Central High School building in the background.
Family Day on Little Rock Nine Way
Family Day on Little Rock Nine Way will feature hands-on activities for children and families, student-led programs, community resource booths, and food trucks. The free event is open to the public and will also include performances by local poets, live music, a DJ, and a variety of food truck vendors.
The front facade of Little Rock Central High School
Photo by NPS Photo / B. Schwieger
National Park Visitor Center
Photo by NPS Photo / B. Schwieger
Fall colors in the commemorative garden
Photo by NPS Photo
a replica of a 1950s bus bench with Central High School in the background
Photo by NPS Photo
The Magnolia Mobil Gas Station, a white stucco facility with terracotta roof
Photo by NPS Photo
The Little Rock Nine exit the doors at Central High under troop escort
Photo by Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site