Washington Grace Cottage

09/21/2024

Come out to Washington and see the Arkansas Constitution on Saturday, September 21!!

Photo: At left is Brian Irby and at right is Elizabeth Freeman. Both are archivists with the Arkansas State Archives who accompanied the 1874 Arkansas Constitution to Historic Washington State Park's 1836 Courthouse where it was displayed Friday. The Arkansas Constitution is on tour in the weeks dur...

09/19/2024

We will travel to Historic Washington State Park as the next stop on the Arkansas Constitution Road Trip! The Road Trip celebrates the constitutions 150th birthday, offering visitors an opportunity to see individual displays of the cover, specimen text and signature pages. ASA staff will offer live interpretation to provide historical context and discussions about the Constitution and its predecessors. This event is part of the Arkansas State Archives’ “Constitution Road Trip” series, bringing the Arkansas Constitution’s story to the four corners of the state. This will also coincide with Frontier Days at the park, an annual event during which visitors can learn about the early settlement of the area in the 1820s and 1830s and hear about the beginning of the town of Washington. For more information, visit www.arkansasheritage.com/learn/commemorative-programs/arkansas-constitution-150th-anniversary , contact the Arkansas State Archives (501-682-6900, [email protected]) or the hosting site.

09/18/2024

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“Dances of the Past” Workshop

09/11/2024

Saturday, September 21
Frontier Days
9am—4pm
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 learn about some of the early settlers of town and what brought them to southwest Arkansas. For more information contact the park at 870-983-2684.
Regular Admission Price

09/11/2024

Come join us on October 19th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for our Harvest Hootenanny community event celebrating the town’s 200th birthday! Take a step back in time and experience a 19th century way of life in this fun filled day of activities suitable for all ages. Try your hand at historical cooking, 19th century games, and vintage dancing. Other activities include a hayride, scavenger hunt, and much more! The restaurant and Visitor Center/Gift Shop will be open. Cost is $20 per car or $10 per person. Please call our Visitor Center for more information. 870-983-2684

09/11/2024

“Saying Goodbye”
October 12, 6-9 pm. Ages 12+. Simple meal provided. Meet at Candle Shop.
Activities: Mock wake, cemetery walk, ghost stories, talk on spiritualism, and speak with modern spirit seekers
$15 per person. Please call out Visitor Center for more information and to make reservations in advance. 870-983-2684

09/11/2024

Friday, September 20
Frontier Days for Home schools
9am—4pm
5.50 for ages 6 and up

09/11/2024

Saturday, September 28
Dutch Oven Workshop: Full Meal
10am—2pm
$30.00 per person Call 870-983-2684 to register

09/11/2024

Saturday, September 28 – Sunday, September 29
Introduction to Forging Workshop
The minimum age is 16 (accompanied by an adult). Register by calling the park at 870-983-2684.
$200 per person

09/11/2024

Arkansas State Archives Presents Arkansas Constitution at Historic Washington State Park
Pages from 1874’s original engrossed Constitution travel across Arkansas, marking its 150 years

WHAT: The ASA will travel to Historic Washington State Park with an exhibit on the Arkansas Constitution to celebrate its 150th birthday, offering visitors an opportunity to see individual displays of the cover, specimen text and signature pages. ASA staff will offer live interpretation to provide historical context and discussions about the Constitution and its predecessors. This event is part of the Arkansas State Archives’ “Constitution Road Trip” series, bringing the Arkansas Constitution’s story to the four corners of the state. This will also coincide with Frontier Days at the park, an annual event during which visitors can learn about the early settlement of the area in the 1820s and 1830s and hear about the beginning of the town of Washington.

For more information, visit
www.arkansasheritage.com/learn/commemorative-programs/arkansas-constitution-150th-anniversary , contact the Arkansas State Archives (501-682-6900, [email protected]) or the hosting site.

WHEN: September 20 - 21, 2024
9 am – 4 pm Friday and Saturday
WHERE: 1836 Hempstead County,
Historic Washington State Park
103 Franklin St.
Washington, AR 71862

09/02/2024

Winners of the 14th Annual Watermelon Weighoff on August 31, 2024 at the Old Washington Farmers' Market.

1st Place -- 270.8 pounds, J. C. Vaughn (Center) of Coffeeville, Mississippi (State Record Achieved)

2nd Place -- 262.7 pounds, Kenny Crawford (Right) of Hornersville, Missouri (State Record Achieved)

3rd Place -- 224.6 pounds, Garrin Bratcher (Left) of Rush Springs, Oklahoma

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08/31/2024

08/27/2024

If you are growing watermelons, save one for Labor Day weekend!!! On Saturday, August 31, the Old Washington Farmer's Market will host an official watermelon weigh-off site for the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth in Washington, Arkansas. The Great Pumpkin Commonwealth provides official venues for growers...

08/21/2024

08/14/2024

Plan on attending the final Music in the Park for the year this Saturday, August 17 at 7:30pm! Enjoy music by Bobby Horton who has performed for many documentaries by Ken Burns and others.

https://hopeprescott.com/2024/08/13/music-in-the-park-celebrating-washington-for-200-years/

Music in the Park: “Celebrating Washington for 200 Years”

08/10/2024

Saturday, August 31
Trial by Jury Dinner
6pm—9pm
Experience 19th century justice in Washington as you take part in our "Trial by Jury" series. The evening will begin with a meal at Williams' Tavern Restaurant and then you will proceed to the trial drama. Reservations are required. Guests will be seated family style with other guests. Register by calling the park at 870-983-2684.
$35 per person