The Buffalo National River celebrates its 50th anniversary as part of the National Park Service this year.
This summer, the Arkansas State Capitol’s first and fourth-floor galleries will feature “The River Remains: 50 Years on the Buffalo National River,” a celebration of the Buffalo River and its distinction of being a “national river” – the first of its kind in the national park system. The exhibit will be open to the public beginning June 13, 2022.
In the 1960s, the government made plans to utilize the river’s natural resources to grow the infrastructure of the state by adding dams. In this exhibit, you will learn about a fearless group of Arkansans who worked together to prevent their beloved Buffalo River from being forever changed.
The story of the Buffalo National River begins centuries ago and is still being written today. Along with prehistoric artifacts from early Ozark inhabitants to contemporary art inspired by the natural environment, “The River Remains” highlights the Buffalo River’s history, biodiversity, struggles, and culture.
“The River Remains: 50 Years on the Buffalo National River” will remain on display in the Arkansas Capitol’s first and fourth-floor exhibit galleries through August 29th. To learn more about the Buffalo National River, visit www.nps.gov/buff/getinvolved/50th-anniversary.htm.