Cotton Plant Historical Museum

07/28/2026

This is my brother-n-law Willie Ryland, volunteering for the Museum, putting together metal benches. These benches were part of a Health and Historical Walking Trail Initiative. The City of Cotton Plant( Mayor Ryland) in collaboration with the CPHM acquired a small grant as part of a health initiative to purchase these benches. The benches were placed along Main Street primarily in the Historical District as a reminder of Cotton Plants’ History. Locations are: The Old Court House, Will May’s 5&10, one in memory of Sister Rosetta Tharpe by her Sign, the Old Bank location across from City Hall and the Old Cotton Seed Office in front of the museum.

07/12/2026

LARRY “ TOTSIE” DAVIS Historical Marker sign unveiling today in England, ARKANSAS. By the ARKANSAS RIVER DELTA BLUES TRAIL!!

07/12/2026

LOUIS THOMAS JORDAN born in Brinkley, AR July 8, 1908 - February 4, 1975. Known for his Blues, Swing, Jazz, R&B and Rock and Roll genres of Music. Known as the King of the Jukebox.

06/19/2026

06/02/2026

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A Black woman born in Cotton Plant more than 110 years ago helped build the foundations of rock 'n' roll, rose to international celebrity and was almost lost to history.

03/25/2026

Thank you KATV

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Cotton Plant has a birthday party planned for one of its most famous hometown stars — and this year, the celebration comes with a big new goal.Sister Rosetta Th

03/21/2026

THATS ALL FOLKS. Thank you to everyone that came out. NEAR or FAR - You are appreciated

03/21/2026

This will be my last post concerning the SRT CONCERT. Our youngsters stole the show. Since our event was held on March 20th which is the date of Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s actual Birthday. We hand our youngsters work with teacher Dorsey Sain painting guitars so they could go on stage at 5:00 to sing happy birthday to Sister Rosetta Tharpe. They were accompanied by Kami Renee. This was so cool. Thank you Dorsey for working with the youth. WE WANT OUR YOUNGSTERS FROM COTTON PLANT TO GROW UP KNOWING WHO SISTER ROSETTA THARPE IS. This is the museums way of Educating them. Having fun and learning at the same time. THESE ARE SOME COOL LOOKING GUITARS.

03/21/2026

This will be my last post concerning the SRT CONCERT. Our youngsters stole the show. Since our event was held on March 20th which is the date of Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s actual Birthday. We hand our youngsters work with teacher Dorsey Sain painting guitars so they could go on stage at 5:00 to sing happy birthday to Sister Rosetta Tharpe. They were accompanied by Kami Renee. This was so cool. Thank you Dorsey for working with the youth. WE WANT OUR YOUNGSTERS FROM COTTON PLANT TO GROW UP KNOWING WHO SISTER ROSETTA THARPE IS. This is the museums way of Educating them. Having fun and learning at the same time. THESE ARE SOME COOL LOOKING GUITARS.

03/21/2026

There was such a great vibe at this year’s SISTER ROSETTA THARPES CONCERT TRIBUTE. Singer songwriter Kami Renee, did not disappoint. She did an amazing job with only two months to learn to play and sing four of Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s songs. This was our first year to have a woman that was able to play a guitar and sing. Thank you to our Stage Announcer, Tank Tyler and Dj- Bennie Fonzie.

Thank you to our Sponsors this could not have happened without them. Louis Floyd Legacy Farms, Ryland Real Estate and Associates, Southern Paramedics, Ryland Family, Inc. Delta Cultural Center and Riverwind Bank.

Our vendors did an exceptional job, thank you Kingz Crabz and Mac- Alicious for vending. Cassie Floyd for drinks.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT CAME OUT TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM, COTTON PLANT and THE LEGACY OF SISTER ROSETTA THARPE.