It is a wild, lawless land; the furthermost fringes of a fledgling republic. Extraordinary animals such as teh bear, mountain lion, beaver and fox, plus towering trees and jungle-like forests of lush vegetation paint a breathtaking landscape. Lining the banks of many of the raging rivers are groups of many people: aboriginal cultures, foreign traders and trappers, and perhaps determined frontiersmen. If you are imagining some faraway country, think again. This fierce, untamed land was Territorial Arkansas! Discover our state's early history through reproduction artifacts and items in our Wilderness Sampler loan box. From animal pelts to Native American trading goods and pioneer tools, students and adults alike will marvel at this cache of territorial curiosities!
To find out more about wilderness Arkansas check out our Wilderness Gallery, see the Arkansas News issue for Fall 1993 issue, Wilderness Arkansas, or read the famous story "The Big Bear of Arkansas."
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