Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site

Exhibits, films, restrooms and a bookstore are located in the National Park Visitor Center.
In 1957, Little Rock Central High School was the epicenter of confrontation and a catalyst for change as the fundamental test for the United States to enforce African American civil rights following Brown v. Board of Education. Learn how the sacrifice and struggle endured by the Little Rock Nine have provided opportunities and opened doors for those seeking education around the world.
Map showing location of park.
Logo for Central High School National Historic Site. The top features silhouettes of nine students holding hands, representing the Little Rock Nine. Below them, bold white text reads “Central High School National Historic Site” on a black background.
Little Rock Central High School NHS Hosts 68th Anniversary of the Little Rock Nine
Commemoration honors the courage of nine Black students who desegregated Little Rock Central High School in 1957, a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement.
The front facade of Little Rock Central High School
Photo by NPS Photo
National Park Visitor Center
Photo by National Park Service
Fall colors in the commemorative garden
Photo by NPS Photo
a replica of a 1950s bus bench with Central High School in the background
Photo by NPS Photo
The Little Rock Nine exit the doors at Central High under troop escort
Photo by Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
The Magnolia Mobil Gas Station, a white stucco facility with terracotta roof
Photo by NPS Photo