1. In 1837, Arkansas became the 25th state to join the Union. Its capital city is Little Rock, and its state motto is "The Natural State."
2. On September 18, 1863, the Battle of Devil's Backbone took place in Cleburne County during the Civil War. It was a Union victory and a significant moment in the campaign to gain control of Arkansas.
3. In 1902, the Arkansas School for the Deaf was founded in Little Rock. Today, it serves over 100 students and is one of the largest schools for the deaf in the country.
4. On September 18, 1957, the Little Rock Nine made history when they attempted to enter Little Rock Central High School. The students, who were all black, were met with riots and violence, but eventually were able to attend the integrated school after federal intervention.
5. The Arkansas State Fair, one of the state's biggest annual events, typically starts in mid-September and runs for a few weeks. It features livestock exhibits, concerts, and amusement park rides.