Family-owned facility exhibits a horse-drawn hearse and funeral buggy from the 19th century, a chapel and other exhibits.
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Arnett's Doll Museum
Over 5,000 dolls collected by Virginia Arnett are displayed in a private museum adjacent to her home. A rare and complete set of 'Gone With The Wind' character dolls highlights the exhibit.
Newport, AR MuseumsJacksonport State Park
Food Service/Picnic Area Available The 1872 Courthouse museum displays artifacts dating 1840s-1920s of the Jackson County area. The Mary Woods No. 2 is a restored sternwheel paddleboat, which was used on the White River until the late 1960
Newport, AR State ParksJackson Memorial Museum of Funeral Service
Family-owned facility exhibits a horse-drawn hearse and funeral buggy from the 19th century, a chapel and other exhibits.
Newport, AR MuseumsPea Ridge National Military Park
Perhaps the best-preserved Civil War battlefield in Arkansas, this 4,300-acre national historic site includes a seven-mile, self-guided auto tour road with 10 stops; a museum; trails; bookstore and visitor center. The March 7-8, 1862
Newport, AR MilitaryLiving Farm Museum
Demonstrations of antique farm equipment; horse-drawn plows, harrows, disks, panters, threshers, hay rakes and balers are amonng those demonstrated; steam boiler and engine, antique tractors;
Newport, AR MuseumsThings to do near Newport, AR
Boone County Heritage Museum
Genealogy library, artifacts covering history of railroad, medicine, Civil War, music. ...
Rogers Historical Museum
Guided tours of the historic 1895 Hawkins House, plus exhibits on local history. "The Attic" is a hands-on exhibit for childr...
Peel House Museum & Historical Garden
Directions: U.S. 71B An Italianate villa built in 1875 by Col. Sam Peel, a prominent early figure in Bentonville history. Res...
Civil War Cave
Used by Confederate troops during the Civil War; contains 50-year-old rimstone formations over which flow 60,000 gallons of w...
Antiques & Elderly Things
Children's books, Civil War memorabilia, fine china, glass scupltures, kitchen items. ...