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), the Spring Tour (Mother’s day weekend), and a Mid-Century Modern Tour (on a biennial basis). If you have questions about any of our events, please email qqa@quapaw.com or call 501-371-0075 ext. 3.
Summer Suppers
Wednesday, July 24
Theme: Designing Women!
Location: The Villa Marre -- 1321 Scott Street
Food: Dinner and Wine Pairings provided by BCW
Sold Out!
Wednesday, September 11
Theme: Garden Party
Locations: Gary & Ann Clements' home, 413 West 5th Street, North Little Rock
and Brood and Barley, 411 Main St, North Little Rock
Food: Brood & Barley
Menu options:
Korean BBQ Salmon
with barley stir fry, crispy carrots, and gochujang glaze
Fried Chicken
with creamed corn, bacon brussels, and Amish gravy
Sweet Potato Curry
with fried rice, yellow curry, cashews, and green onion
All tickets will also include appetizers, drinks, and dessert.
Get tickets here!
City Garden
A beer and Ice Cream Social
Join us as we celebrate the end of summer with Beer from Stone's Throw brewing, ice cream from Loblolly Creamery, and an afternoon of fun!
When:
Sunday, October 6
Where:
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
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).
When:
Our next 5H will take place in December.
Where:
These take place at a variety of locations in the Greater Little Rock area.
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 required for attendance. These events will start at 5:30 p.m. with refreshements, before moving into an hour program with the guest speaker of the night. 2024 Preservation Conversations have been generously supported and sponsored by Anita Davis.
Navigation Tax Credits with Antoinette Johnson, PhD
Johnson Consulting, LLC is a design company with extensive experience in interior design and historic preservation. The firm works in collaboration with architects, contractors, developers, and property owners to provide services for those interested in restoring historic buildings or building new structures with character. The firm also provides services for property owners or communities interested in having buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places and has a strong background in historic architectural research and material culture.
Antoinette Johnson, PhD
Johnson Consulting, llc:
Historic Preservation and Design
501-350-5931
http://www.johnsondesignconsulting.com
When:
Friday, October 11, 2024
5:30 p.m.
Where:
TBD. Come back soon!
Tour of Homes
Celebrate the 60th Tour of Homes on May 10 and 11, 2025.