<p>Have you ever
wondered what it was like to sit in a courtroom over 150 years ago? Now’s your
chance! Join us for a unique re-enactment of a Washington, Arkansas, court
case from 1856: <em>Illness
and Influence: The Battle Over Joseph Crosby's Estate.</em> This trial
captivated the people of Washington and</p>
<p>Meet the park interpreters for a fun, family game of softball – Petit Jean style. We have some softball equipment, but if you have your own bring it out and join us.<b></b></p><br>
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<p>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 memories. Throughout history, dance has been not only an art form but also a way to socialize and make new</p>
<p>Today our interpretive staff will provide a special
experience for homeschool groups. Students will experience Frontier Days
as the 19th century pioneers would have experienced it. Programming will
be designed to correlate with state curriculum requirements. Sign up early
for this hands-on adventure</p>
<p>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 learn from various smiths as they work on projects on forges set up adjacent to the James Black Shop</p>
<p>Learn about the early settlement of the area in the 1820s
and 1830s and hear about the beginning of the town of Washington. Take a tour
of town and discover what some of the early settlers here brought to southwest Arkansas. For more information, contact the park at (870) 983-2684.</p> <br><br>
Queen Wilhelmina State Park is buzzing with life, especially from its winged pollinators! Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike along the Spring Trail to spot butterflies, bees, and beetles hard at work. Learn how to identify some of the park’s most common pollinators and discover why they’re
<p>Take a deep look at the importance of how to harvest and
store seeds properly. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn
harvesting, drying, and storage techniques to preserve their seeds for future
use. Register by calling the park at (870) 983-2684.<br></p>
<p>Learn how people of the 19th century used various
herbs for medicinal purposes. This hands-on workshop will include how to
properly harvest and preserve different herbs. Participants will also make a
remedy of their own to take home. Register by calling the park at (870) 983-2684.<br></p>
<p>Come visit Hobbs State Park for the <b>ENTO-ROADSHOW</b>, a travelling STEAM (science,
technology, art, and math) classroom trailer that has interactive displays from
the University of Arkansas Arthropod Museum, as well as insect and arthropod
related art generated by U of A students. Visitors will get a</p>