McCOLLUM-CHIDESTER HOUSE MUSEUM
926 Washington St., Camden, AR 71701, (870) 836-9243.


From The Civil War Trust's Official Guide to the Civil War Discovery Trail;
Courtesy of Macmillan Travel


Description: This house, built in 1847, retains its furnishings brought here by steamboat in 1863 by the Chidester family. The city of Camden was occupied by Northern General Frederick Steele in 1864, leading to the Battle of Poison Spring,

Admission Fees: Adults: $5; Children (under 18): $2.

Open to Public: Wed.-Sat.: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visitor Services: Tours; rest rooms.

Directions: From I-30 at Prescott: take State Hwy. 24 east to Camden, turn from Highway 24 on to State Hwy. 4 Spur; and follow Washington St. to museum at 926 Washington Street.