A Message From Secretary of State John Thurston

"Today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders. I plan to provide our local schools with every resource available to help teach these young Americans the importance of earning an education in order to fulfill their dreams." -- Secretary of State John Thurston

Young Voter Workshop!!

For more information on how to be a part of the Young Voter Workshop, click the image above or contact Katie Bass, Education and Visitor Services Coordinator at (501) 682-5279.

Empowering young citizens— that's the mission of the Secretary of State's Young Voter Workshop. Hundreds of high school students from all around the state will again participate in the day-long programs which will be held on March 17, 18, and 19 this spring.
As one of our most popular student programs, Secretary Thurston and the Education Team considers informing voters and future voters as one of our most important responsibilities. We invite you and your high school students to join us!

Click image to watch the Fall 2019 Young Voter Workshop Video!

Professional Development 

The Secretary of State's office is proud to present a new professional development workshop for the summer of 2020! We are happy to present "Using the State Capitol to Teach" with special guests, the Old State House Museum and The Clinton Presidential Library!

We are currently scheduling the workshop, please check with your local Co-Op for sign up dates! 

Classroom Presentations

The Education Team has multiple traveling presentations for students of all ages and grade levels. One of our skilled team members will come right to your classroom and teach your students, using hands-on, cross-curricular methods on subjects such as State Symbols, How a Bill Becomes Law, the Arkansas Traveler, and the Little Golden Books presentation! To learn more about the newest additions to our presentations or to have one scheduled, contact Kita Stigger, Education Specialist at (501) 539-4786

Capitol Tours

There is never a bad time to throw in a little Arkansas History. Come visit the Capitol Building for a field trip. The Secretary of State's Office provides something for every age--Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Grounds Tours, and even Scavenger Hunts! Click on the labeled images above to learn more. To schedule, call (501) 682-5080

Click the image above to take a virtual tour of the Arkansas State Capitol Building! 

We have Free Resources, Materials, and Programs!

Don't wait! Order your materials today. Click each image below to learn more about our offerings.

This book offers just a glimpse of the people who have shaped Arkansas, both as a territory and as a state. Here you will find information on every governor that has served in our state. There is much more to know about their fascinating stories. 

The Arkansas State Symbols book pairs perfectly with our State Symbols presentation. This book provides information about each state symbol along with coloring pages and even more facts about Arkansas! Perfect for your Arkansas Day activities! 

Our self guided tour book is a great way to learn more about our capitol building and all of its amenities. This book includes history of the building, pictures, maps and even an audio version of the tour. Pick one up right at the tour desk when you visit the capitol,or you can print the PDF version from your computer.

Games & Activities 

Can't get to the Capitol Building this year? That's ok! Our website offers several different ways to learn about the state capitol and our great state of Arkansas right from your classroom. You can take your students on a Virtual Tour of the Capitol Building and Capitol Grounds. We also have new games, activities and Arkansas quizzes ready for you and your students to print and work on. Click the image above for access.