Historic Washington State Park Volunteers and Friends

11/01/2025

10/23/2025

Stage is being set! Quilts are up for performance of “Julius Caesar” by the Texas Shakespeare Company on Friday, October 24 at 7:30pm. Quilts are provided by the Hope Quilters Guild. Come out and enjoy Shakespeare in the Park!

10/22/2025

Saturday, November 1
Dances of the Past Workshop
7pm—9pm
Dance experience is not required for this fun evening of dance and fellowship! Join the staff of Historic Washington 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 friends. Come alone or with a partner and you will leave with new friends and new knowledge of dances such as the Virginia Reel, and many more. Refreshments will be served and fun will be had by all. Casual dress or period dress as you like. Register by calling the park at 870-983-2684.
$15 Single, $25 Couple

10/16/2025

10/05/2025

Shakespeare in coming to Washington!

10/01/2025

Good news! Breakfast is back! Williams Tavern Restaurant will be serving breakfast every Friday and Saturday, beginning October 17th. Enjoy a hearty meal and afterward, explore the state park and discover the area's historical significance.

10/01/2025

Saturday, October 4
Hooves Through History
1pm—2:30pm
Meet at the Sanders Farmstead Barnyard
Historic Washington State Park will offer a hoof care demonstration at the Sanders Barnyard. Attendees will witness and discuss the methods used by 19th century pioneers to keep their horses sound and in working condition.
Free Program

09/11/2025

With the Arkansas State Parks Field Trip Grant, educators can bring learning to life at one of our 52 Arkansas State Parks. This grant helps cover transportation so students can explore Arkansas’s history, culture, and natural beauty guided by expert Arkansas State Park interpreters.

Whether it’s history, art appreciation, or literature, our state parks provide unique, hands-on experiences your students will never forget.

📝 Teachers: Be sure to contact your park interpreter to schedule programming before applying!

👉 Apply here: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=arhc

Want to support opportunities like this for Arkansas students? Your gift goes twice as far thanks to a 1:1 match from the Federation of State Humanities Councils with support from the Mellow Foundation, doubling your impact.

💜 Donate today: humanitiesar.org/donate-and-support-our-work/

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Connecting People. Strengthening Communities. Preserving Stories.

09/09/2025

Saturday, September 20
Dances of the Past Workshop
7pm—9pm
Dance experience is not required for this fun evening of dance and fellowship! Join the staff of Historic Washington 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 friends. Come alone or with a partner and you will leave with new friends and new knowledge of dances such as the Virginia Reel, and many more. Refreshments will be served and fun will be had by all. Casual dress or period dress as you like. Register by calling the park at 870-983-2684.
$15 Single, $25 Couple

09/09/2025

Saturday, September 27
Dutch Oven Workshop: Simple Meal
10am-2pm
This workshop is designed to build upon basic principles of cast iron cooking to prepare a simple meal. Register by calling the park at 870-983-2684.
$25 per person

09/08/2025

Historic Washington has 2 part time positions available.

Part time tour guide: Tour of Historic homes, interpretive programs and other duties assigned.

Part time park specialist- this position will learn all aspects of the state park, Admin, Bed & Breakfast, Building rentals, Visitor information center and other duties assigned.