Mosaic Templars to Open Military Exhibition in November
The Little Rock center will host a new exhibition dedicated to the experiences of Arkansas military veterans.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Military
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The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center in Little Rock is scheduled to hold an opening reception for its new exhibition, A Soldier's Story, on November 10, 2026. The exhibit honors Arkansas veterans and will be on display through March 27, 2027.
Why it matters
The exhibition highlights the personal accounts and sacrifices of state service members to preserve local history for the community. It serves as a visual and documented tribute to those who served in conflicts abroad.
The opening reception is set for November 10, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 501 W. Ninth St. in Little Rock. The exhibition will remain open to the public through March 27, 2027.
The players
Sgt. Ulysses Grant Baugh
An Arkansas veteran who was captured and imprisoned at Camp 5 in Pyoktong, North Korea, for three years.
Major William T. Mattison
A decorated military figure who is an inductee into the Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame.
Ret. Col. Julius Johnson
A distinguished service member and inductee into the Arkansas Military Veterans Hall of Fame.
The details
A Soldier's Story features artifacts and personal accounts, including a bowl used by Sgt. Ulysses Grant Baugh during his three years of captivity in North Korea. The display also recognizes notable figures like Major William T. Mattison and Ret. Col. Julius Johnson.
Timeline
Sgt. Ulysses Grant Baugh was captured on November 25, 1950.
The opening reception is scheduled for November 10, 2026.
The exhibition A Soldier's Story will conclude on March 27, 2027.
Political Context
This exhibition aligns with the historical preservation mission of the Arkansas Military Veterans Hall of Fame. It extends the work of that institution by providing a public space for the artifacts and personal stories of local veterans.
Residents can attend the reception to view the historical display of artifacts firsthand. Those seeking specific hours or accessibility information can contact the cultural center at 501-683-3593.
The takeaway
Preserving the artifacts of local veterans helps maintain a tangible connection to the state's military past. Families and history enthusiasts are encouraged to visit the exhibit before it closes in 2027.
Further reading
For more information on veterans' history in the region, visit the Military section.
More information
To learn more about the center's exhibits, visit the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Stuttgart Daily Leader.
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