Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas Park Historic Washington State Park Region Southwest Park Activity Trail Type Trail Difficulty Author Arkansas State Parks Staff Waymon Cox Zoie Clift Meg Matthews Monika Rued [X] Chris Adams Sarah Reap Megan Ayres Moore Tayler Markham Sasha Bowles Chris Pistole Grady Spann Heather Johnson Heather Runyan Jenn Menge Billy Nations Jeanette Larson Kayla Gomance Mystina Swaim Paul Butler Robin Gabe Ryan Smith Tara Gillanders Adam Leslie Bonnie Marberry Cara Curtis Cathy Combs David Armstrong Don Simons Elizabeth Kimble Ivory Detter Joe Jacobs John Morrow Jonathan Wirges Kara Helton Kelly Farrell Matt Manos Pearl Jangjiravat Rebekah Spurlock Shelley Flanary Zachary Fisher Alex Hedegard Amy Griffin Amy Griffin Brian Whitson Devin Moon Emma O'Neal Haley Johnson Jackie Rupp Jason Baumgartner Jason Parrie Jeanette Larson Josh Williams Kristina Root Kylee Cole Leita Spears Leita Spears Maggie Howard Mary Buchman Melissa Ray Pete Salmon Rachel Lewis Randy Pearson Ron Salley Sarah Wells Seth Boone Tim Scott Date Published August 2025 July 2025 June 2025 May 2025 February 2025 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 April 2022 February 2022 Pagination Previous page ‹ Previous Page 2 Next page Next › Three Sisters Garden Jun 2024 ⁄ Chris Adams Discover the Three Sisters Garden at Historic Washington! This technique involves growing corn, beans, and squash together, with each plant providing mutual benefits. The Magnolias are Blooming! May 2024 ⁄ Chris Adams If you haven't witnessed the breathtaking bloom of a magnolia recently, plan a visit to the park in the coming weeks. Magnolias, with over 200 species of trees and shrubs, flourish across Asia, the Americas, and the West Indies. When a Negative turns out to be Positive Apr 2024 ⁄ Chris Adams For over 35 years, the clerk's office on the corner of Block 0 was the workspace of Hempstead County's County Clerk, Simon Sanders. Today, the building serves as a public restroom. Nevertheless, it does play a significant role in narrating the story of Washington and the importance of historic restoration in the town. Historic Washington Architecture Mar 2024 ⁄ Chris Adams As the 19th century progressed, a genuine sense of national identity ignited a quest for something unique in American aesthetics in terms of art and architecture. Architects and artists alike sought to inject their creations with the spirit of liberty and independence, drawing inspiration from the halls of Greek democracy. The Washington Telegraph and the Print Museum Jul 2023 ⁄ Chris Adams The Washington Telegraph was more than a century old when it shut its doors. It survived the many ups and downs the community of Washington had endured. It was the oldest weekly newspaper still in production west of the Mississippi River until it went out of business in 1947. James Black and the Blacksmith Shop Jun 2023 ⁄ Chris Adams The Blacksmith shop at Historic Washington is the most popular site. Here, visitors learn about James Black, the blacksmith’s role, and how blacksmithing is still relevant today. Walking the Streets of Washington May 2023 ⁄ Chris Adams If you want to have more than just the typical day out, why not plan a trip to Historic Washington and stroll our streets? Sure, everyone is familiar with taking tours, but at Historic Washington, you can learn American and Arkansas history while you walk. All you have to do is look at the street signs. More to Washington than meets the eye Apr 2023 ⁄ Chris Adams On each tour at Historic Washington State Park, if people look down, they will sometimes notice an artifact, such as broken pottery, gracing the ground where a burrowing rodent has shifted it to the top of the surface. This artifact was hidden throughout the years and was biding its time, waiting for discovery. Like this pottery, the 1850s landscape we interpret lies at... “A Walk In The Park” The Jett and Simms Well Nov 2022 ⁄ Chris Adams The Jet and Simms Well sits on the Jet and Simms General Merchandise Store site next to the park's Print Museum. The Hardy Orange at Historic Washington State Park Oct 2022 ⁄ Chris Adams A few of the trees around Washington seem to get all of the attention. Before tours, staff highlight the iconic trees, such as the Moon Tree, Grand Champion Magnolia and Mail Carrier Smith tree so people know their location and where to find them. However, if one were not to say anything, it would be a good bet that they would bypass all but the Grand Champion Magnolia... Pagination Previous page ‹ Previous Page 2 Next page Next ›
Three Sisters Garden Jun 2024 ⁄ Chris Adams Discover the Three Sisters Garden at Historic Washington! This technique involves growing corn, beans, and squash together, with each plant providing mutual benefits.
The Magnolias are Blooming! May 2024 ⁄ Chris Adams If you haven't witnessed the breathtaking bloom of a magnolia recently, plan a visit to the park in the coming weeks. Magnolias, with over 200 species of trees and shrubs, flourish across Asia, the Americas, and the West Indies.
When a Negative turns out to be Positive Apr 2024 ⁄ Chris Adams For over 35 years, the clerk's office on the corner of Block 0 was the workspace of Hempstead County's County Clerk, Simon Sanders. Today, the building serves as a public restroom. Nevertheless, it does play a significant role in narrating the story of Washington and the importance of historic restoration in the town.
Historic Washington Architecture Mar 2024 ⁄ Chris Adams As the 19th century progressed, a genuine sense of national identity ignited a quest for something unique in American aesthetics in terms of art and architecture. Architects and artists alike sought to inject their creations with the spirit of liberty and independence, drawing inspiration from the halls of Greek democracy.
The Washington Telegraph and the Print Museum Jul 2023 ⁄ Chris Adams The Washington Telegraph was more than a century old when it shut its doors. It survived the many ups and downs the community of Washington had endured. It was the oldest weekly newspaper still in production west of the Mississippi River until it went out of business in 1947.
James Black and the Blacksmith Shop Jun 2023 ⁄ Chris Adams The Blacksmith shop at Historic Washington is the most popular site. Here, visitors learn about James Black, the blacksmith’s role, and how blacksmithing is still relevant today.
Walking the Streets of Washington May 2023 ⁄ Chris Adams If you want to have more than just the typical day out, why not plan a trip to Historic Washington and stroll our streets? Sure, everyone is familiar with taking tours, but at Historic Washington, you can learn American and Arkansas history while you walk. All you have to do is look at the street signs.
More to Washington than meets the eye Apr 2023 ⁄ Chris Adams On each tour at Historic Washington State Park, if people look down, they will sometimes notice an artifact, such as broken pottery, gracing the ground where a burrowing rodent has shifted it to the top of the surface. This artifact was hidden throughout the years and was biding its time, waiting for discovery. Like this pottery, the 1850s landscape we interpret lies at...
“A Walk In The Park” The Jett and Simms Well Nov 2022 ⁄ Chris Adams The Jet and Simms Well sits on the Jet and Simms General Merchandise Store site next to the park's Print Museum.
The Hardy Orange at Historic Washington State Park Oct 2022 ⁄ Chris Adams A few of the trees around Washington seem to get all of the attention. Before tours, staff highlight the iconic trees, such as the Moon Tree, Grand Champion Magnolia and Mail Carrier Smith tree so people know their location and where to find them. However, if one were not to say anything, it would be a good bet that they would bypass all but the Grand Champion Magnolia...
