Little Rock Central High School
Daisy Bates In Her Own Words

HISTORY TOUR

Little Rock, Arkansas

GPS Guided

Turn-by-turn driving

Audio Tour

Listen while driving

Video Content

At each stop

Walking Tours

Explore each site

Your Route

~4 hours
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Exhibit: Daisy Bates In Her Own Words

Housed at Robinson Studios — An Immersive Interactive Digital Experience

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Daisy Bates House Museum

Home of the Civil Rights Heroine

3

9th Street: Arkansas State Press

Home of the Voice of the Black Community

4

Central High School

The Epicenter of the 1957 Integration Crisis

5

Daisy Bates Sculpture — River Market

Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden

6

Arkansas State Capitol

Where Political Power Shaped the Crisis

7

Testament: Little Rock Nine Monument

A Monument to Courage

8

Central High Site Visitor Center

Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site

9

Daisy Bates Gravesite

Haven of Rest Cemetery — Her Final Resting Place

GPS access required for the full experience

The DAISY BATES In Her Own Words HISTORY TOUR is an immersive experience that brings the history of the Little Rock Central High School integration to life through the lens, voice, and words of Daisy Bates—renowned journalist, publisher, mentor to the Little Rock Nine, and civil rights heroine. This part-drive, part-walk interactive tour offers a powerful and compelling interpretation of one of the most pivotal moments in American history.

By amplifying Daisy Bates' life and legacy, this tour seeks to educate, inspire, and engage tourists, fostering a deeper understanding of the ongoing struggle for educational and racial equality in Little Rock and across the United States.

Guided by Central High alumni and journalist Deborah Robinson, the tour blends historical accuracy with compelling storytelling, captivating video, and creative narration—creating a seamless and engaging experience for tourists seeking to deepen their understanding of Arkansas school integration and the extraordinary role Daisy Bates played in shaping this chapter of American history.

Winding from the national historic landmark, the Daisy Bates House Museum, to the prestigious Central High School, through the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site Visitor Center, and onto the steps of the Arkansas State Capitol—with impactful stops in between—this tour connects tourists to the pivotal events of 1954–59, offering an unparalleled opportunity to experience the courage, resilience, and vision that helped shape American public schools.

Support the Tour

The Daisy Bates In Her Own Words History Tour is provided by the Daisy Bates Foundation. Your support and donations support our mission to collect, protect, & preserve the legacy of Daisy Bates.

Your donation includes the Daisy Bates: In Her Own Words ebook — downloadable immediately.

Daisy Bates: In Her Own Words ebook
Daisy Bates Foundation

GPS access required for the full experience