What We Do
Events
The QQA hosts a variety of events throughout the year. In addition to our free Preservation Conversations educational events, we also host the Summer Suppers series (dinner at historic properties), and the Tour of Homes (Mother’s day weekend). If you have questions about any of our events, please email qqa@quapaw.com or call 501-371-0075 ext. 3.
Summer Suppers
A Taste of the Times at the Mills-Davis House
Step through time as we explore four different era's of Arkansas history, accompanied by tasty bites that represent the time periods! Hosted by Jennifer Carman and Kat Wilson at the Mills Davis House, an Italianate Little Rock home built in 1878. The Mills-Davis house is a prime example of historic preservation in the MacArthur Park historic district. After a 2015 house fire, the property was purchased by Jennifer Carman in 2016. The house went through an extensive rehabilitation. Jennifer's background in art history and appraisals, gave her the starting point to complete the rehab using sensitive practices, dedicated replacements, and historically accurate paint colors.
In addition to being an accredited personal property appraiser, Jennifer is an independent art historian and curator who consults, advises, and writes on many topics in the fine and decorative arts. Jennifer is an alumna of Hendrix College who holds a Master's degree in Art History from the University of Glasgow, and is a Graduate Connoisseur of Christie's in London. Jennifer holds a Certificate in Appraisal Studies from the State University of New York at Purchase College earned through the American Society of Appraisers, where she is an Accredited Senior Appraiser.
Kat Wilson is a photographic artist with a studio located at the Mills Davis House. Kat's art centers on portraiture through elaborate, constructed environments, often created in close collaboration with the people being photographed. Kat's work has been published in Communication Arts, Virginia Quarterly, and Oxford American, and exhibited at institutions including Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. It has also been projected at The Louvre. In 2026, the exhibit, Habitats, will be on view at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in an expanded presentation.
This Summer Supper is graciously supported by Jennifer Carman and Kat Wilson.
Date: Wednesday, July 8th
Time: 6:00pm
Address: 523 E 6th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
Tickets: Here! QQA members enjoy a 10% discount on all pre-purchased event tickets, become a member today!
Preservation Conversations
These events focus on technical preservation and central Arkansas History. All Preservation Conversations are open to the public and free of charge, but RSVPs are highly suggested-some of our events have limited space. These events will start at 5:30 p.m. with refreshements, before moving into an hour program with the guest speaker of the night.
Researching your historic home with CALS and the Butler Center
Join the Quapaw Quarter Association as we partner with the Central Arkansas Library System and the Butler Center for Arkanas Studies.
Do you live in an historic home and want to know more about it? Afraid you've got ghost and you want to figured out who it could be? Grab your spectacles and dust off your notebook, we're going oldschool with our sources, and want to bring you along with us!
Date: Tuesday, July 28th
Time: 5:30-7:00 pm
Address: Sue Cowan Williams Library, 1800 S Chester St, Little Rock, AR 72206
Register for FREE here!
Sunset in the Cemetery: A tour of Oakland & Fraternal Historic Cemeteries
Date: Tuesday, November 17th
Time: 5:30-7:00 pm
Address: Oakland & Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park, 2101 Barber St, Little Rock, AR 72206
Registration opening soon
5H Club Meetings
History, Happy Hour, and Heavy hors d'oeuvres
These are member only events and typically limited to 25 guests. These are casual events that will focus on a specific topic, historic site, or collection of items. Meetings will start at 5:30 p.m. with a Happy Hour and selection of hors d'oeuvres before moving into a quick program for the night. 5H Club meetings are free to attend (with QQA Membership).
Keep an eye out here! There is another 5H coming up soon and we can't wait to share with you where it is! Make sure you are a QQA member so you receive the special invitation!
"Get to Know Your Neighborhood" QQA Pub Quizzes
Get your trivia team together and find out how much you know about where you live! Central Arkansas's oldest non-profit organization dedicated to historic preservation, the Quapaw Quarter Association, is travelling to local neighborhood bars with classic style Pub Trivia about your favorite neighborhoods.