

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
Exhibit: Daisy Bates In Her Own Words
Housed at Robinson Studios — An Immersive Interactive Digital Experience
Daisy Bates House Museum
Home of the Civil Rights Heroine
9th Street: Arkansas State Press
Home of the Voice of the Black Community
Central High School
The Epicenter of the 1957 Integration Crisis
Daisy Bates Sculpture — River Market
Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden
Arkansas State Capitol
Where Political Power Shaped the Crisis
Testament: Little Rock Nine Monument
A Monument to Courage
Central High Site Visitor Center
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
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.
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.


GPS access required for the full experience