MacArthur Military History Museum Commission
The MacArthur Military History Museum Commission was created by Ordinance No. 16,800. Each of the Commission’s twenty-three (23) members serve two (2)-year terms. The duties of the Commission are to develop a mission statement for the museum, to annually review the needs of programs that enhance awareness of the military history of the City and State and to initiate, sponsor or conduct with other public/private agencies, public awareness programs to further the consciousness of the City’s and State’s military heritage. Members are appointed by the Little Rock City Board of Directors. The Commission must always include at least two (2) military veterans on active duty, honorably discharged or retired from the service.
| AUTHORITY: | Ordinance No. 16,800 |
| TERM: | Three (3) Years |
| MEMBERS: | Twenty-Three (23). At least two (2) members shall be military persons on active duty or honorable discharge or retired from service. |
| DUTIES: | To develop a mission statement for the museum, to annually review the needs of programs that enhance awareness of the military history of the City and State and to initiate, sponsor or conduct with other public/private agencies, public awareness programs to further the consciousness of the City’s and State’s military heritage. |
| SELECTION: | Members are appointed by the Little Rock City Board of Directors. The Commission must always include at least two (2) military veterans on active duty, honorably discharged or retired from the service. |
| MEETINGS: | Second Thursday of Odd-Numbered Months The Arsenal Building at MacArthur Park 503 East 9th Street |
Current Members
| Deborah Baldwin | Term Expires: 02-21-2026 |
| Fred Boosey | |
| Don Castleberry | Term Expires: 02-21-2026 |
| Chip Culpepper | Term Expires: 02-21-2026 |
| Angelita Faller | Term Expires: 02-21-2027 |
| Kevin Gorman | |
| Tim Heiple | Term Expires: 02-21-2026 |
| Patricia Jo Keegan | |
| James Leech | |
| Ron Maxwell | |
| Brandon Mazander | Term Expires: 02-21-2026 |
| David McDaniel | |
| Jim McGill | |
| Harrison Mitchell | Term Expires: 02-21-2026 |
| Wayne Norton | |
| Sharon Priest | Term Expires: 02-21-2026 |
| Hayden Rather | |
| William L. Ridgeway, Jr. | Term Expires: 02-21-2027 |
| Garry Rodger | |
| Patrina Robinson | |
| Mandy Shoptaw | Term Expires: 02-21-2026 |
| Jeffrey Thatcher | |
| Derotha Webb-McIntosh |
For More Information
Stephen McAteer, Executive Director
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
503 East 9th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 376-4602
smcateer@littlerock.gov
www.arkmilitaryheritage.com