Welcome to Arrow Rock

The entire village of Arrow Rock has been designated a National Historic Landmark recognizing its association with Westward Expansion, the Santa Fe Trail and artist George Caleb Bingham. The entire village of Arrow Rock has been designated a National Historic Landmark recognizing its association with Westward Expansion, the Santa Fe Trail and artist George Caleb Bingham. The entire village of Arrow Rock has been designated a National Historic Landmark recognizing its association with Westward Expansion, the Santa Fe Trail and artist George Caleb Bingham. The entire village of Arrow Rock has been designated a National Historic Landmark recognizing its association with Westward Expansion, the Santa Fe Trail and artist George Caleb Bingham. The entire village of Arrow Rock has been designated a National Historic Landmark recognizing its association with Westward Expansion, the Santa Fe Trail and artist George Caleb Bingham. The entire village of Arrow Rock has been designated a National Historic Landmark recognizing its association with Westward Expansion, the Santa Fe Trail and artist George Caleb Bingham.

The entire village of Arrow Rock has been designated a National Historic Landmark recognizing its association with Westward Expansion, the Santa Fe Trail and artist George Caleb Bingham.

Up and Coming

Get unprecedented access to some of Arrow Rock's most historic buildings with the Preservation & Achitectural Tour on Saturday, May 4. The program begins with a brief presentation by Sandy Selby, author of the recently published Images of America: Arrow Rock. Sandy will show before and after photos that showcase the preservation work accomplished by the Friends of Arrow Rock. Then Friends of Arrow Rock Properties Manager Marty Selby will lead the group on a walking tour of several Friends of Arrow Rock properties and offer insight on ongoing preservation projects in the village. The event begins at 10 a.m. at the Arrow Rock State Historic Site Visitor Center. It's free and open to the public. Watch our sneak peek video!

Make plans to join us and be sure to wear comfy walking shoes!

A second tour (without the opening presentation) will be offered at 1 p.m. on May 4.








2011 Arrow Rock Visitor's Guide

Noteworthy

Spring has finally sprung and it's time to start thinking about beautifying your landscape. Join us for Arrow Rock's annual Spring Garden Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at the Old Schoolhouse. There will be hearty, healthy plants galore, plus experts on hand who can offer advice on caring for your purchases.

If you're a vendor interested in exhibiting and selling at the show, download your vendor invitation and application here.

Did you know that Arrow Rock has a monthly e-newsletter featuring the latest news about events and other happenings in the village? Send an e-mail to our e-newsletter editor to be added to our mailing list!

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George Caleb Bingham
in Arrow Rock

Home of George Caleb Bingham in Historic Arrow Rock, Missouri

George Caleb Bingham House,
1837 | One of America’s great 19th century artists, Bingham is famous for his portraits and scenes of river life and politics. He built this Federal style house in Arrow Rock and lived here intermittently through the 1840s. Fortunately for us, in an age before photography existed, George Caleb Bingham recorded for us the images of his Missouri.

Village Map & Tour Information

Information about Tours in Historic Arrow Rock, Missouri