Texarkana’s Museum of Regional History Courtyard Gets Beautification Makeover

Keep Texarkana Beautiful Revitalizing Museum Courtyard Downtown

Keep Texarkana Beautiful is teaming up with the Texarkana Museums System and local landscape architect Bryan Callaway to give the courtyard at the Museum of Regional History a fresh look.

The project is underway in downtown Texarkana and is expected to take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting. The improvements will add greenery, support local pollinators and create a more welcoming space for residents and visitors.

Native plants and pollinator-friendly landscaping

Located in the Texarkana Arts & Historic District, the Museum of Regional History is a historic landmark and a welcome center for people exploring downtown.

The courtyard project will improve existing landscaping, irrigation and retaining walls. New plantings will feature native and pollinator-friendly species suited to the region, with educational signs identifying plants and explaining the role bees, butterflies and other pollinators play in the local ecosystem.

Keep Texarkana Beautiful Marketing and City Liaison Brooke Stone said the project grew from an idea for a future beautification effort into a larger community improvement.

Stone hopes the new courtyard will serve as an educational resource for residents of all ages while complementing continued investment throughout the downtown district.

Museum Director Ana Willis said the courtyard should reflect the community pride represented by the museum, which welcomes visitors from around the world.

More Improvements Planned

The current project is part of a broader vision for the museum's exterior. Future additions are expected to include a water feature, improved lighting to highlight the historic building and courtyard, and a combination trash and recycling receptacle for visitors and pedestrians.

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The project is funded through Community Development Corporation funds from the City of Texarkana, Texas, along with a grant from the Arkansas Community Foundation.

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