Lakeport Plantation Museum — Attraction in Arkansas

The plantation is a really nice visit. It's an interesting snapshot into one family in the middle of the advance of history in Arkansas. Renovation is still ongoing, but what they've been able to do so far is pretty impressive. Only two things I think need improvement is how to make purchases there. You almost need to have an ability to take card payment for gift shop products these days.

Personally, I think the interpretation should address indentured servitude, which it does, but it doesn't talk about what the institution really was. As an historical site I think it's missing an opportunity to explore more in depth what it really was and the people who...

WARNING House closes at 4 not 5!! Looked lovely from the outside, but we drove pretty far out of our way to be unable to see inside of the place. It would be helpful to locate "house closes at 4" above the bolded "Office Hours M-F 8-5" on their website. I was told in the office that it takes an hour to tour the home. The website says tours are available only at 10 and 2. If the only way to actually go inside the home is to do it for an entire hour at 10 or 2 on a weekday, not many people will ever be able to tour, or even head down the highway to see the outside. It makes me sad. Preservation of these places is not that important if they are...

Highly recommend this hidden gem in Arkansas! Nice and (most importantly) knowledgeable staff will help you with any questions you may have. They do guided tours and if you prefer self-guided tour the staff will answer any ad hoc questions. House and grounds are really nicely done and show its unique character. There is a lot of information available if you like a history or you can just enjoy attractions (sound! - really cool) and artefacts displayed. There is a nice section that presents all refurbishment works done over few years time in 2005. Really...