First Missionary Baptist Church at 180

Legacies & Lunch February 2025

Join members of Little Rock's First Missionary Baptist Church to celebrate 180 years of history and community impact.

Join members of Little Rock’s First Missionary Baptist Church to celebrate 180 years of history and community impact. A panel, joined by CALS Butler Center genealogy and local history specialist Rhonda Stewart, will discuss the church’s legacy in Little Rock, tracing its founding, pivotal moments, and the evolution of its role in both the local and broader community. Panelists will share stories and reflections on the church’s key historical milestones, its influence during times of social change, and the enduring commitment to service that has shaped its identity over the past 180 years. 

Legacies & Lunch is a hybrid program offering participants the opportunity to attend either in person or virtually via Zoom. To participate in person, join us at - NEW LOCATION - UA Little Rock Downtown (333 President Clinton Ave). Parking is available in the surface lot or the CALS Parking Deck which you can access from Rock Street. Parking will be validated. Bring your lunch; we will provide drinks and cookies. To participate virtually, register for the webinar using the button above. This program will be live-streamed to YouTube and the recording will be available immediately following the event.

Legacies & Lunch is a free monthly program of CALS Butler Center for Arkansas Studies about Arkansas-related topics.

Past Legacies & Lunch Events