Programs on Arkansas History

The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas offers programs about Arkansas history and culture for all ages. Below are a series of programs we have created for download.

Need a speaker for your group? We also offer speakers to give these programs to your civic, church, or other groups. Most programs are 30 to 35 minutes in length with time for questions.

Contact us at info@cals.org or 501.320.5714 to schedule a speaker.

Looking for a speaker to come to your school and talk to your class? We offer a version of these programs for grades 4 through 12.

To schedule a speaker to come to your classroom, please contact Heather Register Zbinden at hzbinden@cals.org or 501.320.5744.


10 Black Arkansans in Science

10 Black Arkansans in Science (YouTube video)

10 Black Arkansans in Science (PDF with Notes)

10 Black Arkansans in Science (PDF)

10 Black Arkansans in Science (PowerPoint)

10 Black Arkansans in Science (QR Code Handout)

10 Things You Might Not Know About The Natural State

10 Things You Didn’t Know… (PowerPoint)

10 Things You Didn’t Know… (PDF)

10 Things You Didn’t Know… (PDF with Notes)

Arkansas Place Names

Place Names Program (PowerPoint)

Place Names Program (PDF)

Place Names Program (PDF with Notes)

Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month program

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Month. Learn about how Asian Americans have contributed to Arkansas history.

AAPI Video on YouTube (10:23)

AAPI Program (PowerPoint version)

AAPI Program Slides (PDF)

AAPI Program Slides with Notes (PDF with Notes)

CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas Overview

CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas Overview (PowerPoint version)

CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas Overview (PDF)

CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas Overview (PDF with Notes)

CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas Process Overview

CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas Process Overview (PowerPoint version)

CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas Process Overview (PDF)

CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas Process Overview (PDF with Notes)

Facts About Jewish Arkansas History

Jewish Arkansas History Program (PowerPoint version)

Jewish Arkansas History Program (PDF)

Jewish Arkansas History Program (PDF with Notes)

How Black Arkansans Have Changed The World (3rd through 5th grade)

How Black Arkansans Have Changed The World (YouTube)

How Black Arkansans Have Changed The World (PowerPoint version)

How Black Arkansans Have Changed The World (PDF)

How Black Arkansans Have Changed The World (PDF with notes)

June is Pride Month program

June is Pride Month. Learn about how LGBTQ+ individuals have contributed to Arkansas history.

June is Pride Month Video on YouTube (08:23)

Pride Month Program (PowerPoint version)

Pride Month Program Slides (PDF)

Pride Month Program Slides with Notes (PDF with Notes)

Feel free to download and use these programs for educational purposes.


Programs specifically for Arkansas history teachers