Friday, March 28, 2025 at 1:00 pm Tinker Time for Kids: Horsehead, Walking Beam and Samson Posts What is a horsehead and what does it have to do with oil? What about a walking beam and samson posts? Learn about a few of the machines used in oil drilling and production during the 1920s South […]
Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10:00 pm Oil Park Tour “In the stillness of the night, the gusher roars like a hurricane,” read the headline from the Arkansas Gazette. This report and many others marked the start of one of the largest petroleum booms in the history of the nation. Discover the stories of […]
Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 2:00 pm History and Geology Museum Tour How are history and geology connected? Find out the answer at the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources with the museum curator, as you discover the exciting story of the 1920s South Arkansas oil boom. Investigate the Geology gallery and learn how oil in […]
It's time to go outdoors. Come to the museum and enjoy the great outdoors during the month of June. Explore the Oil Park with the museum's curator. Through hands-on activities, learn about the loblolly pine forests of south Arkansas and discover the stories of the oil boom and the timber industries. Weekly activities will vary. […]
It's time to go outdoors. Come to the museum and enjoy the great outdoors during the month of June. Explore the Oil Park with the museum's curator. Through hands-on activities, learn about the loblolly pine forests of south Arkansas and discover the stories of the oil boom and the timber industries. Weekly activities will vary. […]
It's time to go outdoors. Come to the museum and enjoy the great outdoors during the month of June. Explore the Oil Park with the museum's curator. Through hands-on activities, learn about the loblolly pine forests of south Arkansas and discover the stories of the oil boom and the timber industries. Weekly activities will vary. […]