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Junior Apprentice Day at the James Black Blacksmith Shop
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join the park
blacksmiths and the Four State Iron Munchers blacksmithing club for our Junior Apprentice Day at Historic Washington State Park! Participants of all
ages will be able to work with and…
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Dances of the Past Workshop
Saturday, September 20, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Dance experience is not required for this fun evening of dance and fellowship! Join the staff of Historic Washington State Park for an exciting class that will leave you with unforgettable…
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Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop: Simple Meal
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
This workshop is designed to build upon basic principles of cast iron cooking to prepare a simple meal. Register by calling the park at (870) 983-2684.
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Cemetery Workshop
Saturday, October 11, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Our local cemeteries are important parts of our community
history. Learn how to properly care and clean tombstones with the park curator.
The workshop will cover the basics of tombstone care and…
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“Hands-On” Candle Making Workshop
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s Candle Shop and
be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of
candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but…
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Harness and Driving Workshop
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
This course covers the basics of safe harnessing and driving
horse teams. If you like hands-on learning opportunities and want to experience
the fun of wagon and carriage transportation, this class is…
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Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop: Sweets and Treats
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the
world of Dutch ovens. Participants will prepare various 19th century
sweets and treats and learn how to use and care for Dutch ovens.…
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“Hands-On” Candle Making Workshop
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s Candle Shop and
be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of
candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but…
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