Crystal Bridges Invites Arkansas Schools to Experience America 250: Common Threads Memo Information Memo Number COM-26-047 Memo Date 3/25/2026 Memo Type Informational Unit Deputy Commissioner Regulatory Authority Response Required NO Attention Assistant Principal; Assistant Superintendent; Communications Manager / Director; Curriculum Coordinators; Gifted & Talented Coordinators; Library Media Specialist; Parent Involvement Coordinators/Facilitators; Principals; School Counselors; Superintendents; Teachers Primary Contact Information Name Michelle Flournoy Phone Number 501-749-7354 Email Michelle.Flournoy@crystalbridges.org Memo Text As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art invites Arkansas schools to visit America 250: Common Threads, a special exhibition created to support classroom learning across subjects. This once-in-a-generation exhibition brings together historic documents, American art, and cultural traditions to help students explore how the story of the United States has been told and remembered over time. Students will encounter rare historical materials, including one of the earliest engravings of the Declaration of Independence, alongside objects and artworks that reflect key moments, symbols, and voices in American history. During the exhibition, quilters will be working live in the galleries, giving students the opportunity to see how American craft traditions continue today and how quilts have long been used to tell stories about community, history, and identity. Through guided discussion and interactive experiences, students strengthen skills in history, literacy, observation, and critical thinking while connecting their classroom learning to real objects and stories. Read more about the exhibition here: https://crystalbridges.org/calendar/america-250-common-threads/ Crystal Bridges offers guided tours and self-guided visits, aligned with Arkansas State Standards and designed for grades K-12. Crystal Bridges is committed to ensuring access for Arkansas students. Schools receive: • Free museum admission, including special exhibitions • Free lunch for students and chaperones • Transportation and substitute reimbursement • Programs aligned to Arkansas State Standards Due to high interest and limited capacity, schools are encouraged to reserve their visit early! Book a Guided Tour: https://form.asana.com/?k=6fduuOptKBjm4IxswmlOrA&d=47184436537086 Book a Self-Guided Tour: https://form.asana.com/?k=59BIju00lA7enWLCSWaF-Q&d=47184436537086
Memo Number COM-26-047 Memo Date 3/25/2026 Memo Type Informational Unit Deputy Commissioner Regulatory Authority Response Required NO Attention Assistant Principal; Assistant Superintendent; Communications Manager / Director; Curriculum Coordinators; Gifted & Talented Coordinators; Library Media Specialist; Parent Involvement Coordinators/Facilitators; Principals; School Counselors; Superintendents; Teachers
As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art invites Arkansas schools to visit America 250: Common Threads, a special exhibition created to support classroom learning across subjects. This once-in-a-generation exhibition brings together historic documents, American art, and cultural traditions to help students explore how the story of the United States has been told and remembered over time. Students will encounter rare historical materials, including one of the earliest engravings of the Declaration of Independence, alongside objects and artworks that reflect key moments, symbols, and voices in American history. During the exhibition, quilters will be working live in the galleries, giving students the opportunity to see how American craft traditions continue today and how quilts have long been used to tell stories about community, history, and identity. Through guided discussion and interactive experiences, students strengthen skills in history, literacy, observation, and critical thinking while connecting their classroom learning to real objects and stories. Read more about the exhibition here: https://crystalbridges.org/calendar/america-250-common-threads/ Crystal Bridges offers guided tours and self-guided visits, aligned with Arkansas State Standards and designed for grades K-12. Crystal Bridges is committed to ensuring access for Arkansas students. Schools receive: • Free museum admission, including special exhibitions • Free lunch for students and chaperones • Transportation and substitute reimbursement • Programs aligned to Arkansas State Standards Due to high interest and limited capacity, schools are encouraged to reserve their visit early! Book a Guided Tour: https://form.asana.com/?k=6fduuOptKBjm4IxswmlOrA&d=47184436537086 Book a Self-Guided Tour: https://form.asana.com/?k=59BIju00lA7enWLCSWaF-Q&d=47184436537086
Arkansas Department of Education