Mosaic Templars Cultural Center

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center Mosaic Templars Cultural Center is located in downtown Little Rock on the corner of Broadway and historic Ninth Street.
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The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center showcases African American history in Arkansas, with exhibits on black-owned businesses, the Mosaic Templars, historic legislators, and the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame. The name is taken from the location, the former headquarters of the Mosaic Templars of America, a black fraternal organization founded in Little Rock in 1883. This world class, nationally accredi

ted museum is the state’s only institution with a mission to preserve, interpret and celebrate African American history and culture in Arkansas. MTCC is a proud agency of the Division of Arkansas Heritage which falls under the umbrella of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. We encourage you to interact, discuss, reminisce and share your memories of our state and its heritage on this page. We ask that you keep your comments and posts relevant, positive and respectful. This is an open forum, but it’s also a family-friendly site. We do not allow graphic, obscene, explicit or racial comments or submissions, nor do we allow comments that are abusive, hateful or intended to defame anyone. We reserve the right to remove any post and ban any user, and we do not allow solicitations, spam or advertisements. By posting to our page, you give consent for MTCC to use the content of such posts to market or promote the museum and/or its programs.

"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.👨🏿‍🦲👩🏿‍🦱Pa...
01/02/2024

"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'"
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

👨🏿‍🦲👩🏿‍🦱Parents! Sign your child up to join the MLK Challenge 2024 at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center Monday, January 15, 8 AM - 2 PM. The MLK Challenge is a day of service designed to engage students ages 12 to 18 in volunteer work, and to instill within them a sense of community. The challenge is a full day of volunteer projects that will challenge them mentally and socially.

Register now: https://loom.ly/B9MmyS8

🎆2023 brought a lot of changes for MTCC, and 2024 will bring many more. Wishing you a year ahead filled with inspiration...
01/01/2024

🎆2023 brought a lot of changes for MTCC, and 2024 will bring many more. Wishing you a year ahead filled with inspiration, growth, and celebration. Happy New Year!

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center will reopen Tuesday, January 2.

Families! Don't forget, this afternoon at 3:30 is the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center and Central Arkansas Library Syste...
12/28/2023

Families! Don't forget, this afternoon at 3:30 is the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center and Central Arkansas Library System's Kwanzaa Storytime and Activity! 📚🎉

Join us! https://fb.me/e/ccKsFqvUr

🌟 Wishing you a meaningful holiday filled with warmth and connection. ✨Mosaic Templars Cultural Center will reopen Wedne...
12/24/2023

🌟 Wishing you a meaningful holiday filled with warmth and connection. ✨

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center will reopen Wednesday, December 27.

12/23/2023

In this month's "Stay Keyed In" MTCC Director Key Fletcher and Curator Courtney Bradford take a tour of the brand-new permanent exhibit and explore some of their personal favorite spots!

Hey, families! Thursday, Dec. 28, let's come together to celebrate the principle of Ujima – collective work and responsi...
12/22/2023

Hey, families! Thursday, Dec. 28, let's come together to celebrate the principle of Ujima – collective work and responsibility – at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center and Central Arkansas Library System's Kwanzaa Storytime and Activity! 📚🎉

RSVP Today! https://fb.me/e/ccKsFqvUr

! Now available in the "Arkansas Made, Black Crafted" Museum Store, 140/15 celebration t-shirts designed by YOU! 👨🏿‍🦱👩🏿T...
12/21/2023

! Now available in the "Arkansas Made, Black Crafted" Museum Store, 140/15 celebration t-shirts designed by YOU! 👨🏿‍🦱👩🏿

This is a limited supply and is your only chance to rep 2023 Artist of the Year Rex Deloney's signature piece "The Line!" Carry the spirit of Historic W. 9th Street with you wherever you go, and remind everyone that Arkansas Black History LIVES HERE. Stop by today and grab yours!

🎉 Join us in congratulating our own Director Key Fletcher for being named an Arkansas Money & Politics Power Woman for 2...
12/16/2023

🎉 Join us in congratulating our own Director Key Fletcher for being named an Arkansas Money & Politics Power Woman for 2023!

Key has been a powerful force for MTCC for 15 years, and helped push us to some incredible achievements, including our newly renovated permanent exhibit. Black History is Arkansas History, and Black History lives here. 🙌🏿 Plan a visit today!

Quantia “Key” Fletcher, executive director of Mosaic Templars Cultural Center in Little Rock, has been making a difference in Arkansas for

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, our 2023 Robert "Say" McIntosh Stop the Violence Toy Drive was a H...
12/14/2023

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, our 2023 Robert "Say" McIntosh Stop the Violence Toy Drive was a HUGE success! 🎄🧸 Your donations will bring smiles, warmth, and hope to these resilient young hearts. We also want to thank Central Arkansas Library System for their vital partnership this year, and every year! Thank you for making a difference and spreading joy this holiday season!

✨📸 It was an unforgettable weekend at the Grand Reopening of the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center! Thank you to everyone ...
12/12/2023

✨📸 It was an unforgettable weekend at the Grand Reopening of the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center!

Thank you to everyone who joined us in the unveiling of our newly renovated permanent exhibit, the newest thread in the tapestry of Arkansas Black History. Your support made the weekend truly historic!

We are open Tuesday - Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM!

12/12/2023
Thanks to all of our 140/15 Grand Reopening Weekend Sponsors!
12/08/2023

Thanks to all of our 140/15 Grand Reopening Weekend Sponsors!

Congratulations to the Top 15 Trailblazers of 2023! We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for your unwaver...
12/07/2023

Congratulations to the Top 15 Trailblazers of 2023! We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for your unwavering dedication to preserving and celebrating Arkansas' Black History, while also working towards the betterment of your community. Your inspiring and admirable efforts are truly appreciated.

We have officially reopened! 🙌🏿Come see the future of Arkansas Black HistoryTuesdays - Saturdays, 9 AM - 5 PM501 West 9t...
12/05/2023

We have officially reopened! 🙌🏿

Come see the future of Arkansas Black History
Tuesdays - Saturdays, 9 AM - 5 PM
501 West 9th Street in Little Rock

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12/03/2023

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center Grand Reopening Ribbon Cutting

Don't forget, our Holiday Open House begins right after the ribbon-cutting ceremony, with a visit from the jolly ol' elf...
12/02/2023

Don't forget, our Holiday Open House begins right after the ribbon-cutting ceremony, with a visit from the jolly ol' elf himself, Santa Claus!!! 🎅🏿

He will be available for selfies, so make sure you bring your camera!

"The African American experience in America writ large took place in Arkansas."Thank you, Forbes.com contributor Chadd S...
12/02/2023

"The African American experience in America writ large took place in Arkansas."

Thank you, Forbes.com contributor Chadd Scott, for this incredibly in-depth article about our newly renovated exhibit. The ribbon cutting is Sunday at 1 PM!

Read More: https://loom.ly/ri5nw1k

Sharing the full sweep of the African American experience in Arkansas is the mission at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center in Little Rock which debuts a completely renovated permanent exhibition space on December 1, 2023.

11/29/2023

This weekend, the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center will welcome friends and supporters to the grand opening of the reimagined musuem in conjunction with the Mosaic Templars Culture Center’s annual holiday [ … ]

Want a sneak peek of the future of Black History in Arkansas, courtesy of THV11?▶️ Watch now: https://loom.ly/_gljwQs ◀️...
11/29/2023

Want a sneak peek of the future of Black History in Arkansas, courtesy of THV11?

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The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center is set to reopen to the community this weekend with several special events in celebration of its 15th anniversary.

11/28/2023

This Giving Tuesday, we ask that you consider supporting FMTCC. Even the smallest donation helps us to support Mosaic Templars Cultural Center and its mission of preserving, interpreting, and celebrating Arkansas's African-American history.

This year marks 15 years of MTCC educating the public about the significant contributions African-American Arkansans have made to the country's culture, businesses, and society.

Three ways to give include donating on our website, specifying FMTCC as your Amazon Smile partner or designating FMTCC as your Kroger local charity. https://friendsofmtcc.com/donate

11/27/2023

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center | Same Mission – New Vision As an anchor to Little Rock’s famed 9th St. Corridor, Mosaic Templars Cultural Center continues its legacy of service with [ … ]

Can you believe it is just one week until the ribbon cutting? ✂️📆Mark your calendar and join us! More info: https://loom...
11/26/2023

Can you believe it is just one week until the ribbon cutting? ✂️

📆Mark your calendar and join us!

More info: https://loom.ly/P28jcLM

Address

501 W 9th Street
Little Rock, AR
72201

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+15016833593

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