Historic Washington State Park

Battle of Helena 150 This Weekend
Helena-West Helena will observe the sesquicentennial of the Battle of Helena on May 24-26. The Delta Cultural Center, the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission and the Helena Advertising and Promotion Commission are sponsoring the events. On Friday, vendors open at…
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Terre Noire Preserve in Arkadelphia
When the state was settled, there were around 2 million acres of prairie. Today, only about three percent of that still exists. The Terre Noire Preserve in Arkadelphia is one of those places. Last week was the dedication of the…
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Texas League All Star Game is June 25
Tickets are available for the 77th annual Texas League All Star Game set for Tuesday, June 25 at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. The fun begins on Monday, June 24 when the Northwest Arkansas Naturals host the Texas League All Star…
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Splash Island at Magic Springs Opens This Memorial Day Weekend!
Splash Island, the new giant interactive water play structure at Magic Springs Water and Theme Park in Hot Springs, is opening to the public this Memorial Day weekend. There will be a dedication for the attraction this Saturday (May 25)…
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Recoverd Arkansas Snail Removed from Endangered Species List
A snail might not be fast but it won a very important race: becoming the first North American invertebrate to be delisted under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)- a milestone moment. Below are some facts about this unassuming but biologically…
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Jonquil Festival at Historic Washington State Park Celebrates 45 Years!

The arrival of jonquils signifies the arrival of Spring. There are many festivals around Arkansas that celebrate the flower including the 45th Annual Jonquil Festival this weekend ( March 15-17) at Historic Washington State Park in Washington. Historic Washington will…

Christmas and Candlelight at Historic Washington State Park

by Zoie Clift November 26, 2012 No Comments

A chance to enjoy the start of the Christmas season in a historic setting is upon us. The 26th annual Christmas and Candlelight is set for December 1 and 8 at Historic Washington State Park in Washington, Arkansas. The park…