Delta Cultural Center - Helena
1941Helena, Arkansas was a cradle of Delta blues, home to the King Biscuit Time radio show, the longest-running daily radio program in American history.
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Helena, Arkansas was a cradle of Delta blues, home to the King Biscuit Time radio show, the longest-running daily radio program in American history.
Helena, Arkansas (just across the river from Louisiana) was home to the King Biscuit Time radio show, the first regularly scheduled blues program in America, starting in 1941.
10 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Brickeys, Arkansas, sits in Lee County, a flat expanse of the Arkansas Delta where the land is rich and dark. It’s a small place now, but its name hints at a past when industry shaped the landscape. The town owes its…
This quiet cemetery whispers tales of a nation torn apart. It's the Helena Confederate Cemetery, a section within Maple Hill Cemetery, holding the remains of soldiers who fought for the Confederacy. During the Civil…
Helena-West Helena occupies a particular place on the Mississippi River, and that location shaped its destiny. The river made it a natural hub for commerce, and from the earliest days, that commerce was driven by…
Hold on to your hats, history buffs, because this little store has seen some things! The Almer Store is one of the oldest commercial buildings still standing in Phillips County. Ulrich Almer, a Swiss immigrant,…
Helena, Arkansas, stands as a testament to the enduring power of agriculture in the Mississippi Delta. From its founding in 1833, the town’s fortunes have been intertwined with the fertile land surrounding it. The rich…
Helena, Arkansas was a cradle of Delta blues, home to the King Biscuit Time radio show, the longest-running daily radio program in American history.
Helena, Arkansas (just across the river from Louisiana) was home to the King Biscuit Time radio show, the first regularly scheduled blues program in America, starting in 1941.
Step back in time at the Delta Cultural Center, where the soul of the Arkansas Delta comes alive. This center is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the unique culture of this region. The Delta Cultural Center…
Pull over for a second and check out this church. It's more than just a beautiful building; it was once the headquarters for a major national organization. Elias Camp Morris became the pastor here in 1879. He was a…
Rumored to be the oldest building in Phillips County, Estevan Hall whispers tales of early Helena. Construction likely started in the late 1820s, and it's been in the Hanks family ever since. The house sits high on a…