Pine Needle Painting

Don’t have a paintbrush? No worries! Join the park interpreters in the classroom to use pine needles as a unique paintbrush for this fun craft. All supplies provided.

Toads vs Frogs

Unleash your inner zoologist and immerse yourself in the amazing realm of toads and frogs with the park interpreters. Test your new knowledge as you differentiate our resident toads from frogs.

Taking Flight: Why Birds Migrate

Join park interpreters as we explore the journey of migrating birds and the many hazards that they face, wrapping up with a fun migration game!<br>

Reptile Residents

Discover your inner herpetologist and get ready for a memorable experience with reptiles! Explore snakes, turtles and other species with park interpreters and enjoy an up close and personal look at some of our reptile friends!

Harness and Driving Workshop

<p>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 for you!
Registration is required. Minimum age for participation is sixteen years old, those under</p>

Introduction to Forging Workshop

<p>Join the park smiths at the forge for a hands-on class covering the basic operations of blacksmithing. Participants will make simple art objects and more functional objects with the beauty that only hand forging can give iron and steel! Materials and tools are supplied. The minimum age is 16</p>

Cemetery Workshop

<p>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 demonstrate cleaning
techniques on stones in the Pioneer Cemetery. Register by calling the park at (870)</p>

“Hands-On” Candle Making Workshop

<p>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 you will
take them home so everyone can enjoy the colors and fragrances of the candle
that you create</p>

Intermediate Forging Workshop

<p>Join the park smiths at the forge for a hands-on class
covering the basic operations of blacksmithing. Participants will make simple
art objects and more functional objects with the beauty that only hand forging
can give iron and steel! Materials and tools are supplied. The minimum age is
16</p>

Mother’s Day Tea and Fashion Show

<p>Treat your mom to a delightful tea party and fashion show! Enjoy
refreshments based on a traditional Victorian style afternoon tea while being regaled
by fashion trends of the 19th century. Register by calling the park at 870-983-2684. Period dress
encouraged.</p> <p><br></p>

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