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

First Saturdays in Arrow Rock continue throughout the year, offering a variety of events. Our next First Saturday event takes place on May 5, 1 to 4 p.m.: Textile Tour and includes a 1 p.m. PowerPoint presentation on the Boonslick Barn Quilt Project, plus demonstrations and displays of coverlets, weaving, spinning, quilting, knitting, rug hooking, rug braiding, penny rug making, and bobbin lace. Historic properties owned by the Friends of Arrow Rock, staffed with volunteers and open free to the public during this afternoon include the Miller-Bradford House, Brown’s Chapel, the Christian Church, The John Sites House and Gun Shop, the Print Shop and I.O.O.F. Lodge Hall.

Make plans to visit our annual Spring Garden Show, May 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Old Schoolhouse. You'll find dozens of vendors offering beautiful healthy plants, lawn and garden decor, Missouri-made products and much more! Admission is free.

2011 Arrow Rock Visitor's Guide

Noteworthy

The Friends of Arrow Rock web site is now located at www.FriendsofArrowRock.org.

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