QQA Summer Events
Preservation Conversations
Preservation Conversations: A Conversation and Book Signing for Arkansas Made with Swannee Bennett, Jennifer Carman, Victoria Chandler, and Bill Worthen
Join the QQA as we listen to a panel of the editors of Arkansas Made, followed by a book signing. Books will be available for purchase by Wordsworth Books.
This event is in-person only.
In-person: Reception starts at 5:30 p.m., event starts at 6:00 p.m. Limited to 40 people. We request that attendees be vaccinated against Covid-19. Must RSVP in advance by emailing qqa@quapaw.com. Event at the Meeting Room in the Old Paint Factory building, 1306 E. 6th Street, Little Rock.
Want to buy books in advance?
Click here to buy Arkansas Made volume I
Click here to buy Arkansas Made volume II
Preservation Conversations: A Conversation on Public Art and the Scipio Africanus Jones Portrait by Wade Hampton, Featuring John Gill and Colin Thompson
Reception: 5:30 p.m.
Program: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Philander Smith College, 900 W Daisy L Gatson Bates Dr, Little Rock, AR 72202, in the Harry R. Kendall Health and Science Center.
We are so excited about this event in conjunction with Philander Smith College, the Dunbar Historic Neighborhood Association, Bethel AME Church, Shorter College, Hearne Fine Art, and the Central Arkansas Library System focused on the portrait of Scipio Africanus Jones by Wade Hampton that is now hanging in the Scipio Jones Post Office on South Main Street. Join us in person for this event! The artist, Wade Hampton, will be joined by Little Rock attorney John Gill and Colin Thompson, Art Administrator at Central Arkansas Library System.
Directions: Enter the Philander Smith campus off Daisy Bates. Follow the road as it turns to the left. Go straight across the cross street (Izard) and into the parking lot straight ahead. If you are in the parking lot looking west, the Harry R. Kendall Health and Science Center is to your right. Enter the building via the south door. Look for QQA signage.
Other important information: We request that attendees be vaccinated against Covid-19.
Email us at qqa@quapaw.com to reserve a spot!
Preservation Conversations: Chimney Safety by Firefighter Jason Ward of Firecrest Service
Join the QQA for a conversation about chimney maintenance in historic buildings by Firefighter Jason Ward of Firecrest Services.
This event is in-person only.
In-person: Reception starts at 5:30 p.m., event starts at 6:00 p.m. Limited to 40 people. We request that attendees be vaccinated against Covid-19. Must RSVP in advance by emailing qqa@quapaw.com. The event is at the Meeting Room in the Old Paint Factory building, 1306 E. 6th Street, Little Rock.
Email us at qqa@quapaw.com to reserve a spot!
Uncovering the Rich History of Homes in Historically African-American Neighborhoods
Property research can be difficult even when a wealth of information is available. The lack of historical records related to the African American experience in Arkansas can make the task of conducting this research for homes in historically African American neighborhoods even more daunting. Join us at the CALS Williams Library in the Dunbar Historic District to learn some tips and tricks for researching the history of homes and their inhabitants in historically African American communities using resources available through the Central Arkansas Library System and the archival collections at the CALS Roberts Library.
Danielle Afsordeh, Community Outreach Archivist at the CALS Roberts Library/Butler Center for Arkansas Studies, presents this program in coordination with the Quapaw Quarter Association and the Dunbar Historic Neighborhood Association.
DATE AND TIME: August 6, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
LOCATION: Williams Library, 1800 Chester Street, Little Rock, AR. 72206
PHONE: 501-376-4282
Join us for our Summer Suppers Series for 2022!
The QQA's Summer Suppers series invites you into homes and locations that have been lovingly restored or rehabilitated as a way to educate the public about the importance of historic neighborhoods in greater Little Rock. Join us for a lovely meal, in a beautiful historic setting, and learn more about the work the QQA does to preserve historic places. All suppers except for the Stone's Throw supper are sold out.
Dinner at Stone's Throw Stifft's Station Tap Room, August 9 $100/person
- Featuring beer from Back 40 Beer Co. and Stone's Throw Brewery; food from the Oyster Bar.
- Join the QQA for dinner at Stone's Throw Stifft's Station Tap Room.
- Tickets are limited to 48 people, max. Click here to buy tickets.
City Garden Beer & Ice Cream Family Social
We'll be featuring George Bros. Historic Arkansas Ale from Stone's Throw Brewing to celebrate the German heritage of early Little Rock settlers, and ice cream from Loblolly Creamery. The social will also offer activities for kids, lemonade, root beer, and popcorn. Lili's Mexican Street Food food truck will have food available for purchase on-site. Tickets get two drinks and two scoops of ice cream!
When: August 28, 2022, 5:00-7:00 pm
Where: Curran Hall, 615 E. Capitol
Price: $25.00 over 21 and $15 under 21 (in advance). $10.00 more at the door.
Questions? Email qqa@quapaw.com