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Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
Guided Tours
Interior lobby of Little Rock Central High School.

Guided Tours of Little Rock Central High School
Ranger-led tours of Little Rock Central High School are offered Mondays through Fridays at 9:00 a.m. and at 1:15 p.m.

This walking tour lasts at least
45 minutes. If climbing steps is 
difficult for anyone in the group, 
please notify the ranger before 
the tour begins so that an accessible 
route may be taken.

Please note: The school remains an operating high school and we must respect the needs of the students and faculty. Tour times may be altered or canceled during school testing or other events. Please do not bring food or drinks, cell phones, large purses, or backpacks into the school. Tours of the interior of the school are not available on weekends or during some holiday periods when the school is closed. Tour size is also limited to minimize disruption for the school. Groups of 10 or more should make a reservation at least 2 weeks in advance. Groups over 40 may be asked to break into smaller groups.  Streetscape tours that remain on the exterior of the school building may be offered as an alternative for larger groups or groups whose visits cannot be arranged to coincide with the regular school tour schedule.  For more information, please call 501-374-1957 or email us.

 
Park rangers with bicycles pose in front of Little Rock Central High School.

Ranger -led Bicycle Tours
Discover parts of the Trail of Tears right here in downtown Little Rock. See the places where the events of 1957 played out in the city. Join park rangers for guided rides and see a new side of your community's history.Tours are offered on weekends in the spring and early summer, so check our schedule of events for an updated list of days and times.

Participants must bring their own bikes, helmets, water, and any other necessary gear. Riders under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Click here to download a map and list of stops for the Civil Rights in Little Rock tour.

Special thanks to Jeannie Moss and Elisha Ramer of Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas for providing safety training to our rangers. For more information about BACA, click here.

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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: September 26, 2011 at 13:42 MST