Today's task was to drive to Bentonville, Arkansas.
Yes, Walmart was founded in Bentonville, Arkansas! The Walmart Museum is there to admire and learn about the history of how one of the only self-service stores in the United States became the biggest corporation in the world. Admission there was the right price too... free!
We started the self-guided tour by watching a video with Walmart CEO, Doug McMillan, giving a brief message. Then continued through the museum, which offered interactive displays, videos, artifacts, an exact replica of Sam Walton's office and his 1979 Ford F-150 Custom Model.
We learned about the driving forces behind why and how Sam Walton started Walmart, its history throughout the decades, and more. Once we finish the tour, we headed next door to the Spark Cafe at Walton Five & Dime for a sweet treat and souvenirs.
It was a fun experience for a short time we had to kill.
Then what would a road trip be without shopping...
Books...
Boots... Walmart
Pizza for dinner was the cherry on top!
Woot... Woot!
Nana
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