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PINE BLUFF/ JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM offers a glimpse into the past of Pine Bluff and surrounding Jefferson County, with displays of cotton farming implements, Civil War and World War II artifacts, Victorian furniture, clothing, quilts and antique dolls, plus tools. Open Thursday-Saturday, 10:00AM-2:00PM, but call 870-541-5402 to confirm. Located in the Union Station train depot, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, corner of 4th and State Streets, Pine Bluff.
PINE BLUFF CONVENTION CENTER is Southeast Arkansas’ largest meeting facility, at 90,000 sq. ft. The fully accessible complex is com- prised of an arena that seats up to 7,600, 1,000-seat auditorium and configurable banquet hall that seats up to 1,500 guests, all connected by an expansive concourse that itself is suitable for exhibitions. The facility has hosted sporting events, theatrical productions, symphony concerts, circuses and more.
TAYLOR MEMORIAL STADIUM was built in 1939-40 making it one of Arkansas’ oldest ballparks, Taylor Field hosted minor league baseball teams, including the Pine Bluff Judges, Pine Bluff Cardinals and Pine Bluff Locomotives. More recently,
the field has been home to a local high school baseball team and has hosted tournaments in the Babe Ruth League. Seating 1800 in the grandstand and 600, it was listed on National Register of His- toric Places in 2010. It is located at 1201 Jim Hill Way in Pine Bluff.
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