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Made up of the best young men of Jackson County, the Jackson Guards, Company G, left Jacksonport with great fanfare May 5th, 1861, the day before Arkansas seceded from the Union. Young and inexperienc... Made up of the best young men of Jackson County, the Jackson Guards, Company G, left Jacksonport with great fanfare May 5th, 1861, the day before Arkansas seceded from the Union. Young and inexperienc...

With their fathers, brothers, and husbands gone off to fight in the Civil War, Southern women had to do not only their own housework, but learn to take on the jobs of their male relatives, too! Join a... With their fathers, brothers, and husbands gone off to fight in the Civil War, Southern women had to do not only their own housework, but learn to take on the jobs of their male relatives, too! Join a...

Join park staff on all things fishing related. We will discuss local fish species, habitats and equipment needed to help turn your experience from fishing to catching! Join park staff on all things fishing related. We will discuss local fish species, habitats and equipment needed to help turn your experience from fishing to catching!

Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May. The day connects kids and families with their local, state, and national parks and public lands th... Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May. The day connects kids and families with their local, state, and national parks and public lands th...

Right about peak butterfly season, Queen Wilhelmina State Park holds a butterfly count. If you would like to participate in the annual butterfly count, here is your chance. Each summer, people of all ... Right about peak butterfly season, Queen Wilhelmina State Park holds a butterfly count. If you would like to participate in the annual butterfly count, here is your chance. Each summer, people of all ...

In partnership with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Cane Creek State Park will open its stocked catfish pond to all angler kids and their families. Bring your finest fishing tackle and your bes... In partnership with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Cane Creek State Park will open its stocked catfish pond to all angler kids and their families. Bring your finest fishing tackle and your bes...

Queen Wilhelmina State Park is the perfect location to view the Perseid Meteor Shower. Meet a park interpreter at 8:30 p.m. to learn what causes meteor showers and for viewing tips. Join at 8:45 p.m. ... Queen Wilhelmina State Park is the perfect location to view the Perseid Meteor Shower. Meet a park interpreter at 8:30 p.m. to learn what causes meteor showers and for viewing tips. Join at 8:45 p.m. ...

Discover the art of Dutch oven cooking with park staff as we prepare a delicious campfire meal. Learn a tasty new skill while soaking in the scenic views of Queen Wilhelmina State Park! Discover the art of Dutch oven cooking with park staff as we prepare a delicious campfire meal. Learn a tasty new skill while soaking in the scenic views of Queen Wilhelmina State Park!

Come visit Hobbs State Park for the ENTO-ROADSHOW, a travelling STEAM (science, technology, art, and math) classroom trailer that has interactive displays from the University of Arkansas Arthropod Mus... Come visit Hobbs State Park for the ENTO-ROADSHOW, a travelling STEAM (science, technology, art, and math) classroom trailer that has interactive displays from the University of Arkansas Arthropod Mus...

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 ... 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 ...