Informative presentation on family history research and hands-on techniques to be included

(WASHINGTON, Ark.) – Historic Washington State Park will host a cemetery workshop on Saturday, May 27, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the 1874 Courthouse and Pioneer Cemetery, 100 SW Morrison St., Washington. There is a $25 fee per person for the workshop and registration is required.

Melissa Nesbitt with the Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives will present “Thou art gone but not forgotten: utilizing cemeteries in family history research” at 9 a.m. at the 1874 Courthouse. Participants will learn how to incorporate cemetery research into family history research. 

Following the presentation, Historic Washington State Park Curator Josh Williams will teach participants the basics of tombstone care and proper cleaning techniques on tombstones in the Pioneer Cemetery.

To register, 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 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. Mike Mills serves as the cabinet secretary for the department.