Since 1911, our goal has been to educate ourselves and others about the history of Arkansas, known and unknown, and preserve the history of our great state.
Our FOUNDING
The Arkansas Pioneers Association of Pulaski County was founded early in September, 1911, in Little Rock, by Mrs. Harriet Woodruff Jabine, daughter of W. E. Woodruff, founder of the Arkansas Gazette. It was formally organized March, 7, 1912, and was incorporated in the State of Arkansas on December 6, 1913, and corporation papers were filed in the office of the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk this same date and recorded January 24, 1914.
“To honor and preserve the tradition of our Arkansas pioneer ancestors and to quicken and preserve the spirit of Arkansas patriotism.”
OUR GOAL
The Object of this Association shall be primarily, historical, to gather, preserve and print facts, events and traditions for a true history of Arkansas from its early settlement through the territorial period and the early years of statehood prior to 1850. Special attention shall be given to the lives of the men and women whose influence, work and persistent efforts resulted in the formation of Arkansas through Territory and Statehood up to 1850.
OUR PROJECTS
As a historical and genealogical organization, the Arkansas Pioneers Association involves itself in a number of different projects and events. Our main focus projects include The Pioneer Room and the Inaugural Gowns exhibit, both housed at the Old Statehouse Museum (OSHM). We are also participants of the yearly Arkansas' Statehood Celebration hosted by OSHM and the Annual Nog-Off hosted by Historic Arkansas Museum (HAM).