Encyclopedia of Alabama vs Encyclopedia of Arkansas

Encyclopedia of Alabama is a free web reference resource covering the state’s history, culture, geography, and natural environment. Its articles range from people, events, sports, art, literature, industry, and government to plants, animals, agriculture, and recreation. Contributors—including academic scholars and field scientists—write or adapt material for the Encyclopedia, and the site says it adds content regularly. Articles may include multimedia, while themed collections bring related entries together and image galleries link visual material to related articles. Readers can search or browse by categories, articles, authors, events, organizations, people, places, collections, galleries, and quick facts. Citation tools and educator resources are available. Noncommercial educational reuse is permitted with appropriate citation and credit; commercial reproduction requires prior permission. The editorial office is administered by Auburn University through its Office of University Outreach in partnership with University Libraries. The site accepts correction suggestions that identify an error and provide at least one supporting reference.

Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free web reference about Arkansas history and culture, with material for historians, teachers, students, and other readers. As of January 2026, it offered more than 8,200 entries and nearly 18,000 pieces of media. Readers can browse entries and media alphabetically, by category, county, or time period, and use County Explorer to explore Arkansas counties. A history calendar presents events associated with particular dates.

Alongside text entries and media galleries, the site provides lesson plans, student activities, quizzes, and history programs. It has an En Español section and continues to add photographs, maps, videos, quizzes, and lesson plans. Entries are reviewed and fact checked, with volunteer reviewers involved; public comments are moderated but are not fact-checked. Some sensitive images are blurred and carry content warnings. The project also invites people to suggest topics or media, write or review entries, and volunteer.