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Little Rock Central High School National Historic SiteThe statues on the front of Central High School are likenesses of Greek gods and goddesses.
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Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
Plan Your Visit
 
Located across the intersection from the school, the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site Visitor Center contains interactive exhibits on the 1957 desegregation crisis at Little Rock Central High School with several audio-visual programs (open captioned) that introduce visitors to the multi-layered and complex history of the events at Little Rock Central High School in 1957.  In addition, the exhibits contain interactive oral history listening stations where visitors can learn about the events from the participants.
 
Little Rock Central High School Naitonal Historic Site visitor center.
Chuck Haralson
The new visitor center opened September 24, 2007. It is located across the intersection from Central High School. 
Rangers pose with bicycles in front of Central High School
Bicycle Tours
Join park rangers for bicycle tours of sites related to the 1957 crisis at Central High.
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Cafeteria at Central High School.
Virtual Tour of Central High
Click here to go to AETN's virtual tour of Central High School.
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Central High School under construction in 1927  

Did You Know?
When it was built in 1927, the American Institute of Architects named Central High School, "The Most Beautiful High School in America." Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site

Last Updated: October 09, 2007 at 16:32 EST