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Exhibit: Daisy Bates In Her Own Words

Exhibit: Daisy Bates In Her Own Words

Housed at Robinson Studios — An Immersive Interactive Digital Experience

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You’re arriving at Robinson Studios, at 124 West Capitol Avenue. The exhibit is in Suite 1910, on the nineteenth floor. This indoor stop introduces Daisy Bates through her own words and the history surrounding them. Once you’re safely stopped, watch this stop’s video, then follow the exhibit’s visitor instructions to begin your experience.

The DAISY BATES In Her Own Words Exhibit, housed in downtown Little Rock at Robinson Studios, 124 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 1901, is an immersive interactive digital experience that brings the historic integration of Little Rock Central High School to life—through the lens of Arkansas NAACP Leader Daisy Bates. This groundbreaking exhibit gives Bates the voice she had in the midst of the civil rights movement, allowing her to tell—IN HER OWN WORDS—the role she played in the integration of American public schools. The Exhibit educates, inspires, empowers, and engages audiences locally and globally. Combining cutting-edge technology with compelling storytelling, the exhibit features 200+ historical photos, videos, documents, and artifacts that honor Bates' legacy while providing unparalleled educational and entertainment resources. This is where your journey begins. From here, the DAISY BATES In Her Own Words Little Rock Civil Rights History Tour will take you through the streets of Little Rock, connecting the key sites that tell the story of the 1957 integration crisis and the extraordinary woman who stood at its center. The DAISY BATES In Her Own Words Little Rock Civil Rights History Tour begins here, setting the stage for the journey ahead. Guided by Central High alumni and journalist Deborah Robinson, the tour orients visitors to the story of Daisy Bates—civil rights heroine, journalist, publisher, and mentor to the Little Rock Nine. From this starting point, you will travel through the streets of Little Rock, connecting the key sites that tell the story of the 1957 integration crisis and the extraordinary woman who stood at its center.

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Daisy Bates House Museum

Head south from Robinson Studios on Center St. Turn left onto W 28th St to reach the Daisy Bates House Museum.

1.8 miles
~7 min
1652.8 mi away