How did Washington’s early settlers survive when they didn’t have access to stores? Explore the different ways people took care of their basic needs in the early 1800s. Meet at the visitor center to…

Join our animal curator for a horse program directed toward kids of all ages. This semi-hands-on program will cover the daily aspects of grooming, hoof care, harnessing, and safe use of…

Learn how people of early Washington prepared for their Spring gardens. Join our park gardener in a hands-on workshop geared toward basic historical gardening techniques. Register by calling the park…

This program will give visitors a personal and engaging experience with specific park sites. Visitors will learn about architecture, history, and preservation, through the method of drawing and…

Learn how the people of Washington would make their own candles to use for a light source. Try your hand at making or decorating your own candle in our candle shop! Meet at the visitor center…

Learn how the people of Washington would make their own candles to use for a light source. Try your hand at making or decorating your own candle in our candle shop! Meet at the visitor center…

Dye in style! From onion skins to black walnuts, people from the past had to get creative when coloring their clothes. Join an interpretive guide as you learn about some of the methods used to…

Dye in style! From onion skins to black walnuts, people from the past had to get creative when coloring their clothes. Join an interpretive guide as you learn about some of the methods used to…

Join our animal curator for a horse program directed toward kids of all ages. This semi-hands-on program will cover the daily aspects of grooming, hoof care, harnessing, and safe use of horse drawn…

Join our animal curator for a horse program directed toward kids of all ages. This semi-hands-on program will cover the daily aspects of grooming, hoof care, harnessing, and safe use of horse drawn…

How did Washington’s early settlers survive when they didn’t have access to stores? Explore the different ways people took care of their basic needs in the early 1800s. Meet at the visitor center to…

Many early settlers made their own medicines, often using recipes from their ancestors. Join our park gardener to explore how early settlers would grow and harvest plants in order to make their…

Participants of all ages will be able to work with and learn from the park’s blacksmith as they create their own “s” hook to take home!

Participants of all ages will be able to work with and learn from the park’s blacksmith as they create their own “s” hook to take home!

This evening program is a depiction of an 1852 citizens’ meeting whereby the Hempstead Immigration Society was organized. You will be immersed in this living history interactive as you meet your…

The program will give visitors a personal and engaging experience with specific park sites. Visitors will learn about architecture, history, and preservation, through the method of drawing and…

Spend an evening wandering through the shadows and pondering history at Historic Washington State Park. This guided evening walk allows visitors to reflect on the past, as the intricacies of history,…

Learn how the people of Washington would make their own candles to use for a light source. Try your hand at making or decorating your own candle in our candle shop! Meet at the visitor center…

Learn how the people of Washington would make their own candles to use for a light source. Try your hand at making or decorating your own candle in our candle shop! Meet at the visitor center…

Help park staff Keep Arkansas Beautiful at Historic Washington State Park at this cleanup event! Join us for the morning session from 9 a.m. – noon, and/or the afternoon session from 1-3 p.m. Tools…