Little Rock Central High School was the location of a pivotal moment in the desegregation of American public schools. In 1957, nine African-American students persisted in attending an all-white high school despite being the target of ridicule and hatred. The controversial nature of the nine students’ attendance displayed the entrenched Southern defiance against desegregation. The students were dubbed the Little Rock Nine, while the controversy was termed the Little Rock Crisis. This seminal event is the recounted in guided 1-hour tours, which are available by appointment during certain times.

Address: Little Rock Central High School, 2120 W Daisy L Gatson Bates Dr., Little Rock, AR 72205, Phone: 501-374-1957, Facebook

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