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.

06/15/2025
🪑✨ We’ve got a whole vibe waiting for you! This year at Juneteenth in Da Rock, we’ve dedicated an entire space to BYOC –...
06/13/2025

🪑✨ We’ve got a whole vibe waiting for you! This year at Juneteenth in Da Rock, we’ve dedicated an entire space to BYOC – Bring Your Own Chair!

Come kick back, relax, and enjoy the celebration like you’re chilling on your own front porch. Good vibes, great company, and unforgettable moments await.

Please note: Coolers are not allowed. See you there!

June is Black Music Month, and we’re celebrating the legacy, rhythm, and impact of Black artists past and present—right ...
06/13/2025

June is Black Music Month, and we’re celebrating the legacy, rhythm, and impact of Black artists past and present—right here in Arkansas.

Our Adult Education Specialist and historian, Brian Rodgers, recently spoke with THV’s Journee Taylor about the significance of Arkansas in the history of Black music—from gospel and blues to hip hop and beyond.
🎧 Watch the full interview here:https://youtu.be/C-eSw4RirSQ

And if you want to experience Arkansas’s music scene for yourself, don’t miss Juneteenth in Da Rock on Saturday, June 21!
🎤 The show starts at 11:00 AM, and features live performances, food, culture, and community—all in the heart of historic 9th Street.

🎟️ Tickets are free—register now at JuneteenthLittleRock.com

Come celebrate the sound of freedom. We’ll see you there!

Since Black Arkansans have contributed significantly to every major genre of American music, here's a deeper look at the rich and often overlooked influence.

06/13/2025

🖤🎶 Two Powerful Institutions. One Unforgettable Celebration. 🎶🖤

We're turning up for Black Music Month and Juneteenth with a line dance party you don’t want to miss!

📍 June 20 – Pine Bluff
📍 June 21 – Little Rock

Two cities. One mission.
Celebrating culture, community, and the rhythm that moves us.

🕺🏽💃🏽 Let’s dance for the ancestors. Let’s dance for freedom.

For more information visit www.Juneteenthlittlerock.com or https://uapb.edu/juneteenthinthebluff

🎉 10 DAYS until Juneteenth in Da Rock — and we’re turning ALL the way up this year!Catch live performances by Elle Varne...
06/12/2025

🎉 10 DAYS until Juneteenth in Da Rock — and we’re turning ALL the way up this year!

Catch live performances by Elle Varner, October London, Bijoux, Nicky Parrish, Malik Oliver, and more! 🖤 Don’t miss the high-energy 5K Run Through History, proudly sponsored by MBO Law Group, plus an expanded Kids Zone, food trucks, DJ sets, Black-owned vendors, and nonstop vibes.

💥 And yes — it’s all FREE!

Grab your tickets today at www.juneteenthlittlerock.com and get ready to celebrate culture, freedom, and fun!

06/12/2025

🎤✨ She’s soulful. She’s fierce. She’s LIVE in Little Rock!
📽️ Check out this special message from Elle Varner, and get ready to experience her electrifying performance at Juneteenth in Da Rock!
🗓️ Saturday, June 21
📍 Downtown Little Rock
🎟️ FREE tickets at www.juneteenthlittlerock.com
You don’t want to miss this! Let’s celebrate freedom, culture, and community the way only we can. 🖤💚❤️

🚨 Important Announcement 🚨We’re aware that individuals are falsely claiming to be associated with Mosaic Templars Cultur...
06/11/2025

🚨 Important Announcement 🚨

We’re aware that individuals are falsely claiming to be associated with Mosaic Templars Cultural Center and our Juneteenth in Da Rock event. Please know that these individuals are not affiliated with us in any way.

🔒 Vendor registration is officially closed, and we are completely maxed out on the number of vendors we can accept this year.

If someone reaches out claiming they can get you in — do not engage. It’s not legitimate.

Stay alert, stay safe, and always check our official channels for updates.

🌟 Elle is coming to Little Rock! 🎤And she’s ready to feel the love! 💛Let’s show her what Juneteenth in Da Rock is all ab...
06/11/2025

🌟 Elle is coming to Little Rock! 🎤
And she’s ready to feel the love! 💛

Let’s show her what Juneteenth in Da Rock is all about — the culture, the community, the energy. 🔥

Central Arkansas… and let’s make this a night to remember!

Can’t wait to see you at 2025!�We’re bringing the vibes, the soul and the celebration to the historic West 9th Street in Little Rock, Arkansas! This is more than music — it’s a moment you don’t want to miss.

📅 Saturday, June 21st�🎟️ Register FREE at www.juneteenthlittlerock.com

🌟 Celebrate Freedom Through Music 🎻Juneteenth in Da Rock continues with a night you won’t forget.Next Friday, June 20, t...
06/11/2025

🌟 Celebrate Freedom Through Music 🎻

Juneteenth in Da Rock continues with a night you won’t forget.
Next Friday, June 20, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra invites you to experience the power of music, culture, and community.

Let the sound of freedom fill the air as we honor the spirit of Juneteenth with soul-stirring symphony selections. Bring your heart, your people, and your love for the culture.

🎶 This is more than a concert. It’s a celebration.
Join us.

📣 Calling all churches, organizations, and community groups!Want to educate and celebrate this Juneteenth? 🎉 MTCC has po...
06/11/2025

📣 Calling all churches, organizations, and community groups!

Want to educate and celebrate this Juneteenth? 🎉 MTCC has pop-up Juneteenth history banners available for you to display at your location!

Perfect for lobbies, sanctuaries, community centers, or any Juneteenth event — these banners bring the story of freedom and liberation to life in a powerful and engaging way.

🗓️ Available now at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center — bring history to your space this Juneteenth!

📩 Contact our curator today at [email protected] to learn more or reserve yours.

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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