009 The Natural State
Arkansas
Air Date: 2024-01-06
Little Rock 9 Memorial
Arkansas is where nature and history meet the South. From the Ozark Mountains to the diamond mine of Murfreesboro, Ben and Randy unravel the unique charm that makes Arkansas a hidden gem in the heart of America.
Melba Pattillo was one of the Little Rock Nine who courageously integrated Central High School in 1957. Randy shares more of her story.
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Recommended Resources
Warriors Don't Cry by Melba Patillo Beals (2007)
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Mapping the Sites
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Click desired site:
1. Crater of Diamonds State Park
2. Fort Smith National Historic Site
3. Little Rock Central High School
4. Little Rock Nine Memorial
5. Hot Springs
6. Pinnacle Mountain State Park
7. The Old Mill
8. The Old State House museum
9. Thorncrown Chapel
10. University of Arkansas
11. Walmart Museum
1. Crater of Diamonds State Park
2. Fort Smith National Historic Site
3. Little Rock Central High School
4. Little Rock Nine Memorial
5. Hot Springs
6. Pinnacle Mountain State Park
7. The Old Mill
8. The Old State House museum
9. Thorncrown Chapel
10. University of Arkansas
11. Walmart Museum