Arkansas Post National Memorial
Designation: National Memorial
Location: Arkansas
📘 Park Overview
Located at the confluence of two rivers, Arkansas Post has served as a gathering place for many cultures throughout human history - it represents cultural cooperation, conflict, synthesis, and diversity.
🌤 Weather Information
Arkansas shares the same climate classification as the rest of the southeastern United States: humid subtropical. This type of climate features relatively mild winters and hot, steamy summers.
🚗 Directions
Arkansas Post National Memorial is located in southeastern Arkansas. The entrance to the park is on Arkansas Hwy 169, seven miles south of Gillett, via US Hwy 165 (The Great River Road), and about 20 miles northeast of Dumas, via US 165.
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Located at the confluence of two rivers, Arkansas Post has served as a gathering place for many cultures.
Credit: NPS Photo
The Alligator Slough footbridge
Credit: NPS Photo
Located at the confluence of two rivers, Arkansas Post has served as a gathering place for many cultures throughout human history - it represents cultural cooperation, conflict, synthesis, and diversity.
Credit: NPS Photo
Located at the northern edge of the Gulf coastal plain, the Arkansas Post's native growth ranges from prairie grasses and lowland hardwood forests to wetland marshes near the bayous and river.
Credit: NPS Photo
During the Civil War, Confederate troops tried to maintain tactical control of the confluence of the Arkansas and White Rivers, and in 1862 they constructed a massive earthen fortification known as Fort Hindman at the Post. In January 1863 Union troops d
Credit: NPS Photo
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Thursday, Jun 25
Sunny
High: 92.5°F | Low: 73.6°F
Humidity: 74%
Wind: 9.2 mph
Rain Chance: 8%
UV Index: 9.4
Sunrise: 05:55 AM
Sunset: 08:20 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (87%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 77.6°F
Cloud Cover: 8%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Jun 26
Sunny
High: 92.6°F | Low: 72.9°F
Humidity: 70%
Wind: 13.9 mph
Rain Chance: 8%
UV Index: 10.6
Sunrise: 05:55 AM
Sunset: 08:20 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (93%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 75.5°F
Cloud Cover: 8%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Jun 27
Sunny
High: 95.1°F | Low: 76.3°F
Humidity: 66%
Wind: 12.8 mph
Rain Chance: 6%
UV Index: 10.3
Sunrise: 05:56 AM
Sunset: 08:20 PM
Moon: Full Moon (97%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 77.2°F
Cloud Cover: 6%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Park Events
Nuttall Naturalist Day
NUTTALL NATURALIST DAY
When: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Sunday, February 22, 2026
1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Free Public Event
AT ARKANSAS POST NATIONAL MEMORIAL
COME JOIN IN THE FUN!
EXPLORE NATURE!
Thomas Nuttall was an explorer, botanist, zoologist, and naturalist who visited Arkansas Post the fourth week of February 1819 and returned January 15, 1820
COME PLAY NATURALIST FOR A DAY!
- MAKE BARK & LEAF RUBBINGS
- EXPLORE TREE RINGS & DIFFERENT TREES
- EXPLORE ANIMAL SKULLS & ANIMAL PRINTS
- SEE NATURE CLOSER WITH A MICROSCOPE
- SEARCH FOR TRACES OF LOCAL FAUNA
Where?
Arkansas Post National Memorial
Visitor Center
Arkansas Post National Memorial
1741 Old Post Road
Gillett, Arkansas 72055
Date: Feb 21, 2026 12:00am to Feb 21, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Nuttall Naturalist Day
NUTTALL NATURALIST DAY
When: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Sunday, February 22, 2026
1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Free Public Event
AT ARKANSAS POST NATIONAL MEMORIAL
COME JOIN IN THE FUN!
EXPLORE NATURE!
Thomas Nuttall was an explorer, botanist, zoologist, and naturalist who visited Arkansas Post the fourth week of February 1819 and returned January 15, 1820
COME PLAY NATURALIST FOR A DAY!
- MAKE BARK & LEAF RUBBINGS
- EXPLORE TREE RINGS & DIFFERENT TREES
- EXPLORE ANIMAL SKULLS & ANIMAL PRINTS
- SEE NATURE CLOSER WITH A MICROSCOPE
- SEARCH FOR TRACES OF LOCAL FAUNA
Where?
Arkansas Post National Memorial
Visitor Center
Arkansas Post National Memorial
1741 Old Post Road
Gillett, Arkansas 72055
Date: Feb 22, 2026 12:00am to Feb 22, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Steamboat Day
ARKANSAS POST
NATIONAL MEMORIAL
In 1820, the first steamboat, the Comet, came to Arkansas Post.
Overnight, new markets for agricultural goods opened.
Also, more items were available to purchase here.
It’s a boat time to learn about the steamboat Comet!
The Day’s Events Include:
• 1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Scavenger Hunt
• 2:00 PM-3:00 PM: See the power of steam
• 3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Steamboat Presentation
Where?
Arkansas Post National Memorial
Visitor Center
Arkansas Post National Memorial
1741 Old Post Road
Gillett, Arkansas 72055
Date: Mar 29, 2026 12:00am to Mar 29, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Owl see you at Arkansas Post It’ll be a HOOT!
Join Nature Photographer Robert Holt for a look at owls.
Learn how to capture that special moment in a photograph.
Leave with stories about the wildlife you observe here.
Owl see you there.
Location: Visitor Center
Date: May 30, 2026 12:00am to May 30, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Evening Flag Retirement Program (Campfire Program)
Join us for a campfire program discussing the first French trading post and the Louisiana Purchase. Bring a beverage and toast the foundations of Arkansas’ Statehood.
The program will conclude with the retirement of House of Bourbon and
Tri-Color flags that flew over the Memorial and are no longer serviceable.
Location: Picnic Area
Date: Jun 20, 2026 12:00am to Jun 20, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Evening Bat Program
Join us at Arkansas Post National Memorial for an evening program on bats. Explore why this location is cool for bats.
Dr. John Hunt from the University of Arkansas,
Monticello will present a program.
Learn how bats help the environment, where they live, and what they eat.
Spoiler alert: Bats in Arkansas eat a high protein treat!
There are at least 8 species of bats here at Arkansas Post National Memorial.
Date: Jul 25, 2026 12:00am to Jul 25, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
1741 Old Post Road
Gillett, AR 72055
🏤 Mailing Address:
1741 Old Post Road
Gillett, AR 72055
📞 Voice Phone: 8705482207
✉️ Email: arpo_information@nps.gov