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Official account of Central High School National Historic Site, a unit of the @NatlParkService.
Little Rock, Arkansas
Joined August 2010
During the federal government shutdown, this account will continue to share critical information about park access, safety, and resources. Some services may be limited. For more details, visit:
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On Sept. 25, 1957, at 9:22 a.m., the Little Rock Nine entered Central High under the guard of the 101st Airborne. Helicopters circled, paratroopers lined the grounds, and chants of “2, 4, 6, 8, we ain’t gonna integrate” echoed outside. #LittleRockNine
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Make plans now for next week! On Sept. 25 at 7 p.m., join us at @PhilanderSmith for the 68th anniversary of the #LittleRockNine. Hear from the LR9 + Dr. Ivory A. Toldson in a free public event focused on trauma, healing & self-wellness.
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Join us in commemorating a landmark moment in history. On Thursday, September 25, at 7:00 pm, @centralhighnps and partners will host a free public event at Philander Smith University to mark the 68th anniversary of the Little Rock Nine’s desegregation. https://t.co/9S1gbt2Sul
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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...
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70 years ago today, Emmett Till’s murder shocked the nation & fueled the Civil Rights Movement. Just 2 years later, the Little Rock Nine entered Central High, carrying his memory with them. Their courage still calls us to confront injustice. #EmmettTill #LittleRockNine
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Happy 109th to the National Park Service! From historic places to incredible landscapes, #NPS protects the stories that shape us. At Little Rock Central High School NHS, visitors reflect on history and its continuing impact today. #FindYourPark #NPSBirthday #CentralHigh
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🚧 Several roads near Little Rock Central High School NHS will be closed on Saturday between 6AM–4PM for our Day of Giving & Family Day event. 🅿️ Visitor Center access via LR Nine Way only (no entry from W. Daisy Bates Dr.) 📷 Map below shows restricted zones. @NatlParkService
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Join us for a Day of Giving & Family Day! 🗓️ Saturday, July 12 | ⏰ 9AM–2PM 📍 Little Rock Central High School NHS & Bullock Temple CME Church 🎨 Youth activities 🎭 Live local performances 🌳 Tree planting + time capsule Free & open to all!
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Beginning June 3, Little Rock Central High School NHS shifts to summer hours: Tues–Sat, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CDT, through Aug 30. Ranger programs at 1 p.m. by reservation (no school access). Check https://t.co/XbPuOf54Yg for booked dates.
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Due to inclement weather on Saturday, April 5, the site will close at 11:30 a.m. CST. Please travel safely, and thank you for your understanding.
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The visitor center reopens at 10 a.m. CST today, but the threat of severe weather is possible again today in Central Arkansas. Follow us here and our website, https://t.co/XbPuOf54Yg, for any updates.
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Due to the threat of severe weather in the area, we will be closing at 2 p.m. CST today, Wednesday, April 2, to ensure the safety of our staff & visitors. Please check our website ( https://t.co/XbPuOf54Yg) and social media for updates regarding reopening tomorrow - April 3, 2025.
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Our landline is currently down, and all calls to the site 's main phone number result in a fast/busy dial tone. While we address this issue, please contact Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site at 501-516-7230.
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Little Rock Central High School NHS will reopen tomorrow, Friday, February 21, at 10:00 a.m. and resume regular hours. Outdoor areas in the park may still be wet, slick, or covered with snow/ice, so please use caution in parking lots and shaded areas.
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Little Rock and nearby areas remain under an extreme cold warning, with roadways refreezing overnight and into tomorrow. As a result, Little Rock Central High School NHS will be closed on Thursday, February 20, and all programming is cancelled.
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Freezing rain and ice have created hazardous road conditions in and around Little Rock. As a result, Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site will be closed on Wednesday, February 19, and all programming is canceled.
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Little Rock and nearby areas are under a winter storm warning, with snow, sleet, and extreme cold expected early this afternoon. Little Rock Central High School NHS and its visitor center will close today at 12:00 p.m., canceling all programs.
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Join us Saturday at @MosaicTemplars as we welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning author @taylorbranch to Little Rock for a special #mlkday2025 conversation on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Program is at 11a and free/open to the public.
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Little Rock Central High School NHS will resume regular operations on Tuesday, January 14, but please use caution in traveling to/from the site and navigating on sidewalks, steps and other outdoor access points as ice/snow still exists in the surrounding area.
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Refreezing of melted snow and sleet will create black ice over the weekend, causing dangerous driving conditions on secondary roads and bridges. Little Rock Central High School NHS will be closed Saturday, January 11, and all programming is cancelled.
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