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Feb 2023 ⁄ Billy Nations Black History Month is upon us, we think it appropriate to remind our would-be visitors to Historic Washington State Park of the program opportunities that lay in store for them as related to the African-American component of the Washington story. “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... More to the Story: Sanders Kitchen Sep 2022 ⁄ Chris Adams The Sanders Kitchen, located on lot 1 of Block 32, is a part of the "urban farmstead" of the Sanders House at Historic Washington State Park. Other people may know it as the Sanders-Garland house. This name reflected the marriage of the Sanders' daughter, Sara, to Augustus Garland. This structure is a 1995 reconstruction based on archeological and photographic evidence of... Touring Historic Washington State Park Aug 2022 ⁄ Zoie Clift Historic Washington State Park in Washington, Arkansas, is packed with history on almost every corner. While here you can visit historic locations that make up the largest collection of 19th-century buildings in the entire state. The town of Washington is both a town and a state park. The state park includes restored historic structures that showcase what life was like in... The Natural Beauty of the Upper Delta Jul 2022 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff Calling all nature lovers! Discover the unrivaled beauty of Arkansas’ Upper Delta Region by exploring the area’s state parks. Check out these parks to help you start planning your next big adventure. From wildlife viewing and lake trips to birding and fishing, all kinds of outdoor fun await you in this region. Best parks for a family getaway Jun 2022 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff Arkansas State Parks are perfect for your family getaway. With activities for everyone and every age, you’ll have plenty to do at any one of our state parks. Check out our list for some ideas on parks you should visit. Intimacy of candlelight Apr 2022 ⁄ Chris Adams Lighting in the 19th century brought families closer together in the domestic space, creating an intimacy that today's electric-driven lighting cannot replicate. This is the theme of our new mini candle-making workshop. Historic Washington State Park’s interpretation focuses on what makes candle illumination unique, the technological improvements in lighting and how it... The rich history of blacksmithing and the Bowie Knife in Washington Apr 2022 This year marks the inaugural launch of the James Black's Bowie Heritage Festival in Washington, Arkansas. The city, in partnership with the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation and Historic Washington State Park, will host the inaugural event on April 23. Arkansas has many connections to the craft of bladesmithing and the state is home to many talented... Historic Windows in the Crouch House at Historic Washington State Park Feb 2022 ⁄ Chris Adams Have you been to any type of historic house museum and noticed minor distortions in the glass windows? If you look closely, you will notice vertical or circular lines, bubbles, waves, and varied thicknesses. Do you wonder what these distortions are and why they exist? This is where a tour of the Crouch House at Historic Washington State Park will assist you. The Crouch... Pagination Previous page ‹ Previous Page 3 Next page Next ›
You Couldn’t Make This Story Up! Feb 2023 ⁄ Billy Nations Black History Month is upon us, we think it appropriate to remind our would-be visitors to Historic Washington State Park of the program opportunities that lay in store for them as related to the African-American component of the Washington story.
“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...
More to the Story: Sanders Kitchen Sep 2022 ⁄ Chris Adams The Sanders Kitchen, located on lot 1 of Block 32, is a part of the "urban farmstead" of the Sanders House at Historic Washington State Park. Other people may know it as the Sanders-Garland house. This name reflected the marriage of the Sanders' daughter, Sara, to Augustus Garland. This structure is a 1995 reconstruction based on archeological and photographic evidence of...
Touring Historic Washington State Park Aug 2022 ⁄ Zoie Clift Historic Washington State Park in Washington, Arkansas, is packed with history on almost every corner. While here you can visit historic locations that make up the largest collection of 19th-century buildings in the entire state. The town of Washington is both a town and a state park. The state park includes restored historic structures that showcase what life was like in...
The Natural Beauty of the Upper Delta Jul 2022 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff Calling all nature lovers! Discover the unrivaled beauty of Arkansas’ Upper Delta Region by exploring the area’s state parks. Check out these parks to help you start planning your next big adventure. From wildlife viewing and lake trips to birding and fishing, all kinds of outdoor fun await you in this region.
Best parks for a family getaway Jun 2022 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff Arkansas State Parks are perfect for your family getaway. With activities for everyone and every age, you’ll have plenty to do at any one of our state parks. Check out our list for some ideas on parks you should visit.
Intimacy of candlelight Apr 2022 ⁄ Chris Adams Lighting in the 19th century brought families closer together in the domestic space, creating an intimacy that today's electric-driven lighting cannot replicate. This is the theme of our new mini candle-making workshop. Historic Washington State Park’s interpretation focuses on what makes candle illumination unique, the technological improvements in lighting and how it...
The rich history of blacksmithing and the Bowie Knife in Washington Apr 2022 This year marks the inaugural launch of the James Black's Bowie Heritage Festival in Washington, Arkansas. The city, in partnership with the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation and Historic Washington State Park, will host the inaugural event on April 23. Arkansas has many connections to the craft of bladesmithing and the state is home to many talented...
Historic Windows in the Crouch House at Historic Washington State Park Feb 2022 ⁄ Chris Adams Have you been to any type of historic house museum and noticed minor distortions in the glass windows? If you look closely, you will notice vertical or circular lines, bubbles, waves, and varied thicknesses. Do you wonder what these distortions are and why they exist? This is where a tour of the Crouch House at Historic Washington State Park will assist you. The Crouch...
