Display of Gowns + Exciting News!
- Miss Arkansas Scholarship Program
- May 10, 2023
- 1 min read
For the fifth year, the Old State House Museum has had an exhibit of gowns worn by winners of the Miss Arkansas crown!
While many of the gowns are those worn on the night the winner was crowned, among the collection is a gown worn by Helen Gennings, Miss Arkansas 1968. After her win, Helen went with other pageant winners from across the country to entertain troops in Vietnam. The gown has dirt on the sleeve and hem from Vietnam. As a tribute to the troops, Helen refused to have the dress cleaned.
We will also have the gown worn by Donna Axum, Miss America 1964!
The display will begin on May 22 and you can enjoy this display from 9am to 5pm. Be sure to tag us on social media when you visit!
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Facebook: The Miss Arkansas Scholarship Competition
TikTok: @missarkansas
EXCITING NEWS!
We have the dates for the 2024 competition! Go ahead and mark your calendars to join us at Miss Arkansas 2024 on June 8-15!
PREPARING GREAT WOMEN FOR THE WORLD.
PREPARING THE WORLD FOR GREAT WOMEN.
So exciting to see gowns getting the spotlight they deserve—there’s so much history and personality stitched into each one. It got me thinking about how the little details we choose to wear also carry meaning. I recently picked up a ring from Casual Carats, and it quickly became one of my favorite accessories. It’s lightweight, super versatile, and adds that extra polish without stealing the show. Perfect for events where you want to look great but stay totally comfortable too.
Wow, this gown display is seriously next-level! I couldn’t take my eyes off the way each dress told its own story. It’s wild how much personality can be packed into fabric and design. That’s one of the reasons I fell in love with the accordion skirt I got recently—it moves so beautifully, almost like it’s dancing with every step. Seeing these gowns reminded me just how much thoughtful design matters. Style isn’t just what you wear—it’s what you say without speaking.