This spring at Davidsonville Historic State Park

March

Archeology of Communities: Celebrate Archeology Month at Davidsonville.
March 31
10 a.m. to 3p.m.

Established in 1815, Davidsonville was on the cusp of the American frontier. Home to Arkansas first land office, post office, and courthouse it was the first democratic foothold in what is now known as Arkansas. We will be celebrating the community of Davidsonville with a variety of activities, living history actors, and guest speakers. There will be activities for kids and adults!! Call park closer to event time for details.

Admission: FREE

April

Survival Workshop
April 14
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

We tend to not think about the day when disaster may strike and help is not readily available. What do you do? How do you find your way out of the wilderness? How do you build a shelter? How do you make fire when there are no matches? What do you do in order to survive? This workshop teaches and puts into practice basic survival skills. Reservations are required and space is limited. Bring a sack lunch.

Workshop Fee: $10 per participant

CALLING ALL SCOUTS
Scout Patch Day
April 21
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Calling ALL Scouts. Join us for our Discovering Davidsonville Scout Patch Day. Scouts will participate in 5 activities that explore Davidsonville’s past. From the living history characters, crafts, site tour, and more, your scout will learn about this early 19th century town that is home to several of Arkansas’s firsts. Space is limited. Reservations and patch fees are required. Call the park for more details.

To get to Davidsonville Historic State Park; from Pocahontas travel 2 miles west on U.S Highway 62, then south on State Highway 166 and travel 9 miles to the park.

From U.S. Highway 63 at Black Rock, take state Highway 361. Travel 5 miles to the park.

For more information, contact Krystal L. Watson, Interpreter, Davidsonville Historic State Park. Or visit davidsonvillehistoric@arkansas.com. Davidsonville Historic State Park, 7953 Hwy. 166 South, Pocahontas, Arkansas 72455, phone: (870) 892-4708.