Arkansas Historic Wine Museum
Preserve the Heritage
Arkansas has a rich heritage of wine making dating from the time of the earliest settlers. Through the present, there have been 150 wineries bonded in Arkansas by the federal government since the repeal of prohibition and more than 1,000 Arkansas permits issued for wine making. Many ethnic backgrounds have contributed to this history enriching it through their cultural expressions. People living in all areas of the state have made wines for personal enjoyment and profit. The Arkansas Historic Wine Museum brings this heritage to you. Through the museum's work in sponsoring research and preserving artifacts, the stories of people's past are made a part of the future.
"You are to be congratulated on the number of wineries positively identified.... Your subject is an aspect of our history which has never before received scholarly attention."
John L. Ferguson
State Historian
Arkansas History Commission
Professor Joseph Bachman
Several notable individuals were involved in the history of wine making in this state. One of these was Professor Joseph Bachman (1853-1928), a Swiss immigrant, who devoted a lifetime to propagating grapes. He received national and international prominence for his grapes. Learn more about him in the exhibit area dedicated to his work.
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