The day will conclude with a Civil War Period Ball in the evening at 7 p.m. Tours will be available in addition to the free outdoor Civil War interpretive activities. Admission is $10 per adult and $6 per child (ages 6-12).
A special program for all schoolchildren will be available on Friday, November 1. Students will learn about the different aspects of the Civil War through a variety of different stations talking about civilian and military issues. Admission price is $5.50 per student. Contact the park at 870-983-2684 to register your school group for the event.
In the evening of Friday, November 1, take a walk through the Washington Cemetery and see luminaries lit at the graves of Civil War veterans, located at 112 Carrigan Street, located just north of Washington off of US Hwy 278, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information about the event, call the park visitor center at 870-983-2684 or visit HistoricWashingtonStatePark.com.
Historic Washington State Park
Historic Washington State Park, located in Washington, Arkansas, is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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.