The mission of the Arkansas Humanities Council is to promote understanding, appreciation, and use of the humanities in Arkansas. The council emphasizes the importance of humanities in reflecting diverse heritage, traditions, and history, alongside the relevance of humanities in current national conditions.
The Helen T. Leigh Museum Field Trip Grant, funded by Mrs. Helen T. Leigh, is designed to support schools in participating in guided tours and programming at the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History. This initiative is part of the Arkansas Humanities Council's broader goal to support humanities-based projects across the state, underlining the council's dedication to enhancing the understanding and appreciation of humanities within the educational sector.