Arkansas Archeological Survey: Indians Before Europeans

A detailed view of the Native peoples who inhabited Arkansas, both pre- and post-European contact with history, archaeology, and culture addressed. The navigation menu on the left provides links to specific periods of time and to...

After the Louisiana Purchase, the status of the Native Americans changed from partners to a declining group whose presence conflicted with United States plans. Follow the events which changed and reshaped the lives of these Native peoples.

This site offers a brief history of the Chickasaw Tribe before and after contact with Europeans. It also offers brief histories of first the contact of other tribes with Europeans.

An overview of the Tunica and Koroa tribes of Arkansas including their daily life, beliefs, social organization, and the effects of contact with Europeans.

An overview of the Natchez Indians of Arkansas including their daily life, beliefs, economy, and social organization.

An overview of the Quapaw Indians of Arkansas including their daily life, traditions, clothes, and social organization.

An overview of the Quapaw tribe of Arkansas including their daily life, beliefs, social organization.

An account of early contacts and effects between the Native Americans of Arkansas and the Spaniards led by De Soto.

Professor Peter C. Mancall from the University of Southern California provides an explanation for how North America was settled before European Colonization. [1:47]

Prehistoric Native Americans produced most of the rock art found in Arkansas. 'Rock art' refers to images created on immovable natural rock surfaces where there are bedrock outcrops. This site presents a wealth of cultural and historical...