Lakeport Plantation Museum

05/12/2026

Lakeport will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026 for Memorial Day. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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04/29/2026

04/28/2026

Mississippi River Symposium Call for Presentations - "The Mississippi in American Memory."
We request presentations for our first symposium at Lakeport to be held October 9, 2026. Visit https://bit.ly/MSRSCFP2026 to submit your proposal by June 30, 2026.

Image from Library of Congress Photograph, Print, Drawing Collection: "The America, Mississippi River Boat, Mississippi River, Mississippi," between 1900-1910.

04/02/2026

There is still time to register for our reading retreat. Register today to get your copy of “Twain’s Feast” and “Songs of America” to read before we gather on April 25 to discuss these two great books!
Visit bit.ly/LPRR26, call 870-265-6032, or email [email protected] to register today!

03/18/2026

Plan to visit Monday, March 23, from 9-3:30 for free self-guided tours of the Lakeport Plantation Museum.

03/08/2026

Skip was a member of the Lakeport Restoration Team. He was very knowledgeable and always shared great stories. We will truly miss him.

Leslie was born on May 11th, 1948 and passed away on March 3rd, 2026 at the age of 77

03/06/2026

Great day at Arkansas Post State Park for their America 250 Marker unveiling and Arkansas Historic Preservation Program Sandwiching in History!

Arkansas Delta Byways

03/03/2026

We are hiring a part time tour guide for the summer! Click the link below to apply.

The Lakeport Plantation Museum Part-Time tour guide reports directly to the Lakeport Plantation Museum Director and is responsible for assisting with tours for both groups and individuals, assisting with greeting the public and making sales in the Museum store, and from time-to-time assisting with o...

03/03/2026

Let us know what you think about the Arkansas Delta becoming a National Heritage Area!
We'll be in Jonesboro March 9 with an on-line option (bit.ly/ArkansasNHA), Pine Bluff March 10, and Helena-West Helena March 11.

02/18/2026

Did you know Toni Morrison's "Beloved" is based on the life of Margaret "Peggy" Garner?
Enslaved by Archibald Gaines in Kentucky, Garner, her husband, and children self-emancipated to Ohio in January 1856. The Garner's were found and faced recapture. Margaret killed her two-year old daughter rather than have her go back into slavery. In February 1856, the Garner's were forced back to Kentucky then transported to Chicot County for a short period of time before being taken to New Orleans. Margaret died of typhoid fever in 1858.
More information can be found on the Encyclopedia of Arkansas at

Margaret Garner, a Kentucky-born enslaved woman, gained national notoriety for killing one child and attempting to kill the rest of her children under ...