by Chris May, Scott Solomon Thu, June 4, 2026 at 11:04 PM Arkansas Heroes Monument unveiled at Library Square in downtown Little Rock (Photo: National Archives and Records Administration) LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — In the run-up to America's 250th birthday, we are featuring some of the people, places, and events that make Arkansas and this country so special, we are honoring an often-overlooked group of soldiers who served the cause of liberty during America's Civil War.