Helena Museum of Phillips County

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The Helena Museum is a large two story museum located in downtown Helena, Arkansas.  It dates back to the 1930s and offers a wide variety of exhibits from the Victorian Era, military uniforms, furniture, and lots of items from the Civil War.

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As you walk through the front door of the museum, it is almost overwhelming.  There is something amazing where ever you turn your eyes.

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The Civil War and the Battle of Helena is a major part of the museum and covers the entire back area.

 

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There is a large diorama of the Battle of Helena and even the Confederate cemetery.  I love these type of things because it reminds me of my old days playing with toy soldiers.  Plus, it made me really understand the Battle of Helena more by looking at it happen from up above.

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The Helena Museum is located at 623 Pecan Street, Helena, Arkansas 72342.  It is open Wednesday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm and Saturday 10 am – 2 pm.  Admission is free.

 

Published by Cliff Dean

I grew up in the Mississippi Delta experiencing all the fun things which make that place so unique. Taught 26 years in a Delta school before retiring to start a new career so I understand the challenges of our area. Growing up at Lula near the Helena Bridge, I was lucky to have one foot on each side of the river. I feel at home in both Arkansas and Mississippi. Much like so many of our famous writers and musicians, I realized the Delta is just one place with a great river running through it.

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