Stories

Stories are the big picture…or a snapshot in time. They provide the basics – who, what, where, when, why, and how. Learn more about a few of the stories that make Hot Springs National Park unique, diverse, and a place where history comes alive.

 

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  The Almost Shoot Out of 1884

  Samuel Hamblen was the second superintendent of Hot Springs National Park and was almost shot while on duty. Read more about this story.

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  African Americans & the Baths

  Take a look at where African Americans bathed before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 through this photo tour.

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  Therapy Machines of Dr. Gustav Zander

  The Zander machines represent a revolution physical therapy. Learn more about the history of these remarkable strengthening machines.

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  Oral History Collection

  Listen to first hand accounts from bathing attendants and other bathhouse employees from around town.