Several Musicians will perform Christmas favorites
(WASHINGTON, Ark.) – Historic Washington State Park will host its 37th Annual Christmas and Candlelight event on Friday, Dec. 8, and Saturday, Dec. 9. Tour venues will open at 1 p.m. Luminary lighting and music programs will begin at 5 p.m. See music schedule below.
Homes and buildings within the historic town will be decorated with period decorations and thousands of luminaries will light the streets. A horse-drawn surrey will be available for rides. Williams’ Tavern Restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Admission is $10 per adult and $6 per child (up to age 12). Parking for the event is $6 per vehicle (cash only).
For more information about the event, contact the park at 870-983-2684.
Friday, December 8, 2023 Music Schedule
Royston House
5:00—8:00 Brenda Westerbuhr, violinist – Washington, Ark.
Washington Methodist Church
5:00 – 8:00* Live Nativity Scene (Front Yard)
5:00 – 5:30 Rachel Parson, guitarist – Hope, Ark.
5:45 – 6:15 Nashville Primary Choir – Nashville, Ark.
6:30 – 7:00 Shelly Keith, vocalist – Hope, Ark.
7:15 – 8:00 Hempstead County Melody Boys – Hope, Ark.
*Nativity program will be performed in-between performances at the Methodist Church
Washington Presbyterian Church
5:00 – 5:30 Liberty Eylau High School Choir – Liberty Eylau, Tex.
5:45 – 6:15 Four States Fusion Chorus – Texarkana, Ark.
6:30 – 7:00 Faith Baptist Church Choir – Texarkana, Ark.
7:15 – 8:00 TBA
Williams Tavern Restaurant
5:00—6:15 Jerome Underwood and Friends – Hope, Ark.
1874 Courthouse
5:00 – 5:30 Beryl Henry Elementary Choir – Hope, Ark.
5:45 – 6:15 First Methodist Primary School Choir – Hope, Ark.
6:30 – 7:00 Grace Point Mennonite Choir – Nashville, Ark.
7:15 – 8:00 “Twas the Night Before Christmas” reading & Father Christmas
Outside Caroling
Trail Life USA and American Heritage Girl Troops TX-2289 – Hooks, Tex.
Howard County Children and Adult Center – Nashville, Ark.
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Saturday, December 9, 2023 Music Schedule
Royston House
5:00—8:00 Brenda Westerbuhr, violinist – Washington, Ark.
Washington Methodist Church
5:00 – 8:00* Live Nativity Scene (Front Yard)
5:00 – 5:30 Nashville First United Methodist Church Choir – Nashville, Ark.
5:45 – 6:15 Hope First Methodist Church Choir – Hope, Ark.
6:30 – 7:00 Shelly Keith, vocalist – Hope, Ark.
7:15 – 8:00 Hempstead County Melody Boys – Hope, Ark.
*Nativity program will be performed in-between performances at the Methodist Church
Washington Presbyterian Church
5:00 – 5:30 Homeward Bound Quartet – Bismark, Ark.
5:45 – 6:15 Cornerstone First Baptist Church Choir – Hope, Ark.
6:30 – 7:00 Jimmy Ivers, vocalist & Bitsy Carter, pianist – Hope, Ark.
7:15 – 8:00 Richardson Family – Texarkana, Tex.
Williams Tavern Restaurant
5:00—6:15 Jerome Underwood and Friends – Hope, Ark.
1874 Courthouse
5:00 – 5:30 Her Legacy, vocalists – Hope, Ark.
5:45 – 6:15 Autumn Newsom, guitarist – Hope, Ark.
6:30 – 7:00 Brady Rhodes, vocalist – Rosston, Ark.
7:15 – 8:00 “Twas the Night Before Christmas” reading & Father Christmas
Outside Caroling
Elizabeth Woll and Friends – Hope, Ark.
Howard County Children and Adult Center – Nashville, Ark.
Historic Washington State Park
Historic Washington State Park, located in Washington, Arkansas, is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for Mondays. The park is a restoration village interpreting the historic Arkansas town in the 19th century. Daily tours are provided to over 15 historic sites and museums, such as the B.W. Edwards Weapons Museum and Blacksmith Shop. To learn more, visit HistoricWashingtonStatePark.com or call 870-983-2684.
Arkansas State Parks
Arkansas State Parks is a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. Arkansas state parks and museums cover 55,006 acres of forest, wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation facilities, and unique historic and cultural resources. Established in 1923, Arkansas State Parks preserve special places for future generations, provide quality recreation and education opportunities, enhance the state’s economy through tourism and provide leadership in resource conservation. Connect with ASP on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and visit ArkansasStateParks.com and ArkansasStateParks.com/media to learn more.
Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism
The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism protects and promotes our state’s natural, cultural and historic assets, contributing to a thriving economy and high quality of life. It is made up of three divisions: Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism. Shea Lewis serves as the cabinet secretary for the department.