Bethany’s guidebook

Things to Do and See

Entertainment, museums, galleries, sight seeing, etc.

Perot Theatre

The beautiful restored Perot Theatre, located in downtown Texarkana at 3rd and Main St, has been a landmark since 1924 when it opened as the Saenger Amusement Company's "Gateway to the Southwest" theatre. Fully restored by the City of Texarkana, TX in 1979-80, the building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Texarkana natives, H. Ross Perot and his sister Bette, through the Perot Foundation, contributed much of the restoration costs in memory of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel Ross Perot. In recognition of this contribution, the Texarkana, TX City Council renamed the building - The Perot Theatre. The theatre annually hosts the Perot Theatre Series, as well as numerous rentals throughout the year. The Perot Theatre is owned by the City of Texarkana, TX and the Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council is contracted to program and manage the theatre.

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Perot Theatre

221 Main St

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The beautiful restored Perot Theatre, located in downtown Texarkana at 3rd and Main St, has been a landmark since 1924 when it opened as the Saenger Amusement Company's "Gateway to the Southwest" theatre. Fully restored by the City of Texarkana, TX in 1979-80, the building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Texarkana natives, H. Ross Perot and his sister Bette, through the Perot Foundation, contributed much of the restoration costs in memory of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel Ross Perot. In recognition of this contribution, the Texarkana, TX City Council renamed the building - The Perot Theatre. The theatre annually hosts the Perot Theatre Series, as well as numerous rentals throughout the year. The Perot Theatre is owned by the City of Texarkana, TX and the Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council is contracted to program and manage the theatre.

Regional Arts Center

The Regional Arts Center began life as the first Federal District Courthouse in Texarkana. Construction was started in 1909 but not completed until 1911 since it was in the middle of the "bawdy" district. Workers would do a morning shift, but not return! In 1931, the District Court moved to Sherman. The facility was then donated to Bowie County and became the Bowie County Courthouse in 1933. Following their move to a new courthouse in New Boston, TX, TRAHC has had a lease/purchase agreement with the county since May 30, 1985. Following a capital campaign, renovations on the building were completed at a cost of $1.6 million resulting in the only museum-quality, high security exhibit space between Dallas and Little Rock. Many of the original features were kept including marble floors, vaulted halls; and, although completely re-worked, one of the few brass/copper cage elevators left in the country. The former courtroom was transformed into an elegant rental hall with decorative painting by the same artisans who worked on the Perot Theatre. Other rental spaces for classes, workshops, and meetings are available on all four floors. Additionally, the RAC serves as the administrative offices of TRAHC and houses the ArtsSmart Institute for Learning, ArtsSmart consultants, and the unique Women for the Arts For Arts' Sake Gift Shop.

Regional Arts Center

321 W 4th St

The Regional Arts Center began life as the first Federal District Courthouse in Texarkana. Construction was started in 1909 but not completed until 1911 since it was in the middle of the "bawdy" district. Workers would do a morning shift, but not return! In 1931, the District Court moved to Sherman. The facility was then donated to Bowie County and became the Bowie County Courthouse in 1933. Following their move to a new courthouse in New Boston, TX, TRAHC has had a lease/purchase agreement with the county since May 30, 1985. Following a capital campaign, renovations on the building were completed at a cost of $1.6 million resulting in the only museum-quality, high security exhibit space between Dallas and Little Rock. Many of the original features were kept including marble floors, vaulted halls; and, although completely re-worked, one of the few brass/copper cage elevators left in the country. The former courtroom was transformed into an elegant rental hall with decorative painting by the same artisans who worked on the Perot Theatre. Other rental spaces for classes, workshops, and meetings are available on all four floors. Additionally, the RAC serves as the administrative offices of TRAHC and houses the ArtsSmart Institute for Learning, ArtsSmart consultants, and the unique Women for the Arts For Arts' Sake Gift Shop.

1894 Gallery

The beautiful 1894 Gallery is located in the historic 1894 City Market Building at 105 Olive Street, Texarkana, Arkansas. Focusing on the finest artists in our region along with some unique signed and limited prints. The building also is a venue to events having unique "floating walls" that allow for visitors and guests to interact with fine art all around.

1894 Gallery

105 Olive St

The beautiful 1894 Gallery is located in the historic 1894 City Market Building at 105 Olive Street, Texarkana, Arkansas. Focusing on the finest artists in our region along with some unique signed and limited prints. The building also is a venue to events having unique "floating walls" that allow for visitors and guests to interact with fine art all around.

Lindsey Railroad Museum in Downtown Texarkana

The Lindsay Railroad Museum has photographic and art displays that cover Texarkana’s 138-year history. Texarkana was founded by the Texas & Pacific Railroad and the Cairo & Fulton Railroad in the winter of 1873-74. In time, Texarkana became the regional hub of nine railroad systems including the Texas & Pacific, Kansas City Southern, and Missouri Pacific. The museum also includes first-person stories about working for the railroads and memorabilia such as uniforms, patches, badges and flags. We have a theater in which to watch films about railroads and a “hands-on” section for children to ring the bells, toot the horns, and experience the thrill of train travel. Come and enjoy the glory days of Texarkana’s railroads!

Lindsey Railroad Museum in Downtown Texarkana

202 E Broad St

The Lindsay Railroad Museum has photographic and art displays that cover Texarkana’s 138-year history. Texarkana was founded by the Texas & Pacific Railroad and the Cairo & Fulton Railroad in the winter of 1873-74. In time, Texarkana became the regional hub of nine railroad systems including the Texas & Pacific, Kansas City Southern, and Missouri Pacific. The museum also includes first-person stories about working for the railroads and memorabilia such as uniforms, patches, badges and flags. We have a theater in which to watch films about railroads and a “hands-on” section for children to ring the bells, toot the horns, and experience the thrill of train travel. Come and enjoy the glory days of Texarkana’s railroads!

Photograph Island

Photo Op - Federal Courthouse building which was built in 1933 is the second most photographed Federal Courthouse in the entire nation with the Federal Courthouse in Washington DC as the first. And it is the only Federal building in the nation to straddle a state line which means that is serves both Arkansas and Texas but does not technically belong to either state. The Federal Courthouse building contains the post office, two federal courts, the Federal Employees Credit Union, the Internal Revenue Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the General Services Administration as well as other offices. In fact, their Post Office holds a distinct place in the record books because it is the only Post Office without any home state in the nation.

Photograph Island

500 North State Line Avenue

Photo Op - Federal Courthouse building which was built in 1933 is the second most photographed Federal Courthouse in the entire nation with the Federal Courthouse in Washington DC as the first. And it is the only Federal building in the nation to straddle a state line which means that is serves both Arkansas and Texas but does not technically belong to either state. The Federal Courthouse building contains the post office, two federal courts, the Federal Employees Credit Union, the Internal Revenue Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the General Services Administration as well as other offices. In fact, their Post Office holds a distinct place in the record books because it is the only Post Office without any home state in the nation.

Four States Auto Museum

The Museum serves as an educational and research model for everyone to enjoy. The Four States Auto Museum is a non-profit educational corporation, as chartered by the state of Arkansas. It was founded to preserve, collect, exhibit (including operate) and interpret a collection of automobiles, auto transportation equipment, related historical artifacts, documents, and photographs. The collection of artifacts includes automobiles and auto equipment, archival materials and objects related to autos and automotive history. Materials, equipment and objects of significance to Texarkana and the Four-States area are of particular interest. The Museum collects and maintains a library and archive collection which is available to the public for research. It fosters an enhanced public awareness of the influence of autos and automotive transportation on the cities and the nation and helps explore the sociological, logistical and developmental impacts that this new mobility had on America.

Four States Auto Museum

217 Laurel St

The Museum serves as an educational and research model for everyone to enjoy. The Four States Auto Museum is a non-profit educational corporation, as chartered by the state of Arkansas. It was founded to preserve, collect, exhibit (including operate) and interpret a collection of automobiles, auto transportation equipment, related historical artifacts, documents, and photographs. The collection of artifacts includes automobiles and auto equipment, archival materials and objects related to autos and automotive history. Materials, equipment and objects of significance to Texarkana and the Four-States area are of particular interest. The Museum collects and maintains a library and archive collection which is available to the public for research. It fosters an enhanced public awareness of the influence of autos and automotive transportation on the cities and the nation and helps explore the sociological, logistical and developmental impacts that this new mobility had on America.

Municipal Auditorium

Built in the 1920s, the Arkansas Municipal Auditorium was the primary stop along the Louisiana Hayride Circuit, which had heavy influence on the formation of modern day rock & roll and country music. Musicians who have played there include Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. The auditorium is now one of the most historical buildings in Texarkana and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It has recently begun hosting concerts again.

Municipal Auditorium

216 Walnut St

Built in the 1920s, the Arkansas Municipal Auditorium was the primary stop along the Louisiana Hayride Circuit, which had heavy influence on the formation of modern day rock & roll and country music. Musicians who have played there include Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. The auditorium is now one of the most historical buildings in Texarkana and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It has recently begun hosting concerts again.

Ace of Clubs House

Built in 1885, this Italianate Victorian home is uniquely designed in the shape of a club because (as legend has it) money to build the house was from the winnings of a poker game with a lucky draw of the ace of clubs. Filled with original furnishings dating from the 1720s to the 1940s from the last occupants of the house, it is regarded as one of the best attractions in the country. "You rarely see a house that is so perfect in every detail and spans the years of a family having the house for 100 years." --Bob Vila, star of TV's hit "Home Again" and "America's Guide to Historic Homes" "The Ace of Clubs House is a real Texarkana treasure." --Stuart Whitehurst, of PBS' hit series "Antiques Roadshow"

Ace of Clubs House

420 Pine St

Built in 1885, this Italianate Victorian home is uniquely designed in the shape of a club because (as legend has it) money to build the house was from the winnings of a poker game with a lucky draw of the ace of clubs. Filled with original furnishings dating from the 1720s to the 1940s from the last occupants of the house, it is regarded as one of the best attractions in the country. "You rarely see a house that is so perfect in every detail and spans the years of a family having the house for 100 years." --Bob Vila, star of TV's hit "Home Again" and "America's Guide to Historic Homes" "The Ace of Clubs House is a real Texarkana treasure." --Stuart Whitehurst, of PBS' hit series "Antiques Roadshow"

Museum of Regional History

The Museum of Regional History is a local history museum in Texarkana, Texas. It is the first and oldest museum in the Texarkana metropolitan area; it was established in 1971. It is located in the Offenhauser Insurance Building, which was built in 1879, making it the oldest brick building in the city.

Museum of Regional History

219 N State Line Ave

The Museum of Regional History is a local history museum in Texarkana, Texas. It is the first and oldest museum in the Texarkana metropolitan area; it was established in 1971. It is located in the Offenhauser Insurance Building, which was built in 1879, making it the oldest brick building in the city.

P. J. Ahern Home

Cherished for its Classical Revival style and its history as one of the oldest homes in Texarkana, the P.J. Ahern Home draws visitors from all around. P.J. Ahern, one of the most influential people to live in Texarkana, built the home in 1906 and his descendants still own it today. These days, it functions as a museum and cultural hotspot. Take a tour of the house to see the original early twentieth-century fixtures, including the woodwork throughout the house, the gas and electric combination chandeliers, and the Italian tile fireplaces. Tours happen every day at 11:30 am, 2:30 pm and 4:25 pm. The community is invited to events held at the P.J. Ahern House every month, like bird watching, novelist workshops, and chances to play Victorian parlor games in a real Victorian parlor.

P. J. Ahern Home

403 Laurel Street

Cherished for its Classical Revival style and its history as one of the oldest homes in Texarkana, the P.J. Ahern Home draws visitors from all around. P.J. Ahern, one of the most influential people to live in Texarkana, built the home in 1906 and his descendants still own it today. These days, it functions as a museum and cultural hotspot. Take a tour of the house to see the original early twentieth-century fixtures, including the woodwork throughout the house, the gas and electric combination chandeliers, and the Italian tile fireplaces. Tours happen every day at 11:30 am, 2:30 pm and 4:25 pm. The community is invited to events held at the P.J. Ahern House every month, like bird watching, novelist workshops, and chances to play Victorian parlor games in a real Victorian parlor.

Logan Electric

Logan Electric Company is a full service lighting showroom located in downtown Texarkana, Arkansas. We have been serving the Texarkana area since 1909. It has the feel of a general store with all the bits and components from over a hundred years of business.

Logan Electric

208 E Broad St

Logan Electric Company is a full service lighting showroom located in downtown Texarkana, Arkansas. We have been serving the Texarkana area since 1909. It has the feel of a general store with all the bits and components from over a hundred years of business.