Statehood Day Underway for Arkansas' 176th Birthday

By: KARK

Updated: June 16, 2012

The Historic Arkansas Museum is celebrating the state's 176th anniversary with its Statehood Day celebration.

The event includes a 36-gun salute, flag raising, political speeches and dancing.

The celebration hopes to introduce visitors to 19th century life in the Natural State.

The event continues until 5 p.m. Saturday.

For more on the event, visit www.historicarkansas.org

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