History through material culture.
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Cherokee Syllabary Typeset- Washington County, AR
Indigenous linguist, Sequoyah, developed the syllabary writing system to communicate with families affected by 30 years of Cherokee removal.
Minié Ball- Pea Ridge National Military Park, AR
Over one hundred .58-caliber minié balls were recovered throughout Pea Ridge, Arkansas, proving the use of military grade arms along the Western front of the Civil War.
Shell Gorget- Clark County, AR
Shell gorgets with the circle / cross motif appears around 1300 AD and were part of an interaction network across a 186-mile radius.
Chevron Bead- Parkin, AR
Based on historical texts and a single chevron bead, archaeologists believe that Parkin was de Soto's first venture into Arkansas.