An artists' rendering of the completed Clinton Presidential Park Bridge. Bill Clinton will be in Little Rock on Friday to mark the opening of the bridge.
A rendering of the completed Clinton Presidential Bridge. The Clinton Foundation spent $10.5 million to rebuild the over 100-year-old bridge, formerly known as the Rock Island Railroad Bridge
A look at the old Rock Island Bridge before construction began. The new Clinton Presidential Park Bridge will be a pedestrian walkway and bicycle path.
The Bill Clark Wetlands walkway leads toward the Clinton Presidential Park Bridge.
The Clinton Presidential Park Bridge, spanning the Arkansas River, is ready for walkers, runners and bicyclists.
Workers finish up details on walkways leading toward the Bill Clark Wetlands; the Clinton Presidential Park Bridge is in the background.
The Bill Clark Wetlands are west of the Clinton Presidential Park Bridge.
A recent cloudy afternoon adds to the drama of the Clinton Presidential Park Bridge.
Clinton Presidential Park Bridge, viewed from the Bill Clark Wetlands walkway
A rendering of the Clinton Presidential Park Bridge as seen from the air. A concrete walkway rises and falls to cross the lift span in the middle.
President Bill Clinton and Gov. Mike Beebe will speak at the dedication of the Clinton Presidential Park Bridge and Bill Clark Wetlands at 11 a.m. Friday (Sept. 30) at Clinton Presidential Park, 1200 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock.
The Clinton Foundation spent $10.5 million to rebuild the over 100-year-old bridge, formerly known as the Rock Island Railroad Bridge, into a pedestrian walkway and bicycle path that allows users to cross the bridge -- the eastern link of the 15-mile Arkansas River Trail -- via a concrete walkway that rises and falls to cross the lift span in the middle.
The William E. "Bill" Clark Presidential Park Wetlands are 13 acres along the Arkansas River adjacent to the Clinton Center. It consists of pedestrian trails, an elevated walkway and two bridges offering views of the Arkansas River, the channel stream and habitats.
Events will take place in Celebration Circle in front of the Clinton Center. The wetlands will open to the public immediately after the ceremony. The bridge will be accessible until 2 p.m. Friday. It officially opens at 8 a.m. Sunday (Oct. 2).
Admission is free. To make a reservation click here or call (501) 370-8000.
A free outdoor showing of The War Room will take place at sundown Friday at Riverfront Amphitheater, 400 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock. This 1993 documentary, directed by Chris Hegedus and D. A. Pennebaker, provides a behind-the-scenes look at the 1992 Clinton presidential campaign.
The Old State House Museum, 300 W. Markham St., Little Rock, will be the site of festivities beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 1) honoring the 20th anniversary of Clinton’s announcement to run for president.
President Clinton will preside over the activities, which include the screening of a video timeline of his presidential bid and information about the work of the Clinton Foundation. The band Chicago will perform before Clinton's appearance.
Admission is free. To reserve a seat e-mail publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu or call (501) 683-5239.
Next at the Old State House is Building a Community of Hope That Inspires the World: Behind the Scenes at Clinton's '91 Announcement at noon Monday (Oct. 3).
On the 20th anniversary of then-Gov. Clinton's 1991 presidential campaign announcement at the Old State House Museum, a panel made up of former White House chief of staff Mack McLarty, Clinton campaign consultant Bev Lindsey and former Arkansas state treasurer Jimmie Lou Fisher will reflect on the beginning of a historic campaign.
Admission is free. Reservations are required. Reserve your seats by e-mailing publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu or calling (501) 683-5239.
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