Arkansas Historic Preservation Program to Hold National Register Training

Little Rock – The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program will hold training on the National Register of Historic Places on April 25, 2026, at 9 a.m. at the Department of Parks Heritage & Tourism Headquarters at 1100 North Street in Little Rock.

“The National Register of Historic Places is arguably the most popular program of the National Park Service, and it is administered in Arkansas by the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program,” said Ralph Wilcox, national register and survey coordinator and deputy state historic preservation officer for the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. “The National Register is the country’s official list of historic resources that are worthy of preservation, and listing a property on the National Register recognizes a property’s significance, whether it is historical or architectural. Listing a property on the National is also the key that often unlocks potential financial incentives, including grants and tax credits.”

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The training will provide information on the National Register of Historic Places along with what being listed on the National Register means. In addition, attendees will also learn how to complete a National Register of Historic Places nomination form. To register for the training, please contact Ralph S. Wilcox of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program at (501) 324-9787 or by email at ralph.wilcox@arkansas.gov. The training is limited to 20 participants.

More details about the National Register of Historic Places can be found at arkansasheritage.com/arkansas-preservation/properties/national-registry.

Arkansas Historic Preservation Program
Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) is an agency of Arkansas Heritage responsible for identifying, evaluating, registering and preserving the state’s cultural resources. Arkansas Heritage is a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism.

Arkansas Heritage
Arkansas Heritage was created in 1975 and is a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. There are eight agencies with unique heritage focuses under the umbrella of this division: Arkansas Arts Council, Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, the Delta Cultural Center in Helena, the Old State House Museum, the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission, the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, the Historic Arkansas Museum and the Arkansas State Archives.

Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism
The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism protects and promotes our state’s natural, cultural and historic assets, contributing to a thriving economy and high quality of life. It is made up of three divisions: Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism.