Historic Washington State Park will be hosting "Town in Conflict" programs to reenact Civil War conditions November 5. (Contributed photo)

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(WASHINGTON, Ark.) – Historic Washington State Park will host “Town in Conflict” on Saturday, November 5, 2022. The event explores different aspects of daily life during the Civil War. Programs throughout the park will focus on topics such as civilian refugees, religion during the war, military camps and drill, Civil War medicine and the political issues of the day. 

Admission is $10 per adult and $6 per child (ages 6-12). Tours will be available in addition to the free outdoor Civil War interpretive activities.

A special program will be available for school age children on Friday, November 4. Students will learn about the Civil War through a variety of activity stations on civilian and military topics. Admission is $5.50 per student. School groups can register by calling 870-983-2684.

For more information about the event, contact the park  at 870-983-2684.

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 54,400 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, 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. Stacy Hurst serves as the cabinet secretary for the department.