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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

This month at Historic Washington Park


April 14
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Civil War Supper
Williams' Tavern Restaurant
     


Catch a glimpse of a time when brother fought against brother. Visitors will be served a meal Civil War style, and enjoy the fare of the common soldier, who may eat well one day and go without the next. After the meal visitors will participate as refugees from Camden, Arkansas in 1864 as they visit town sites and a Confederate picket line. You never know what might happen on this tour! Reservations are required.
Admission: $25 adults, $20 children under 14

April 21 - April 22
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Introduction to Forging Workshop
1874 Hempstead County Courthouse
     

Join the park smiths at the James Black Forge, home of the Bowie knife, for a hands-on class covering the basic operations of blacksmithing. Participants will make simple art objects and more functional objects with the beauty that only hand forging can give iron and steel! Materials and tools are supplied. Register by submitting your nonrefundable deposit of $25 to the park. Pay $25 when you arrive for a total package of $50. The minimum age is 16 (accompanied by an adult) and the class is limited to six.
Admission: $50

April 21
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Harness and Driving Workshop
     

This course covers the basics of safe harnessing and driving mule teams. If you like hands-on learning opportunities and want to experience the fun of wagon and carriage transportation, this class is for you! Registration is required. Minimum age is 16 (accompanied by an adult). Class limited to six. Advance registration required.
Admission: $50

To reserve CONTACT: 
Ph: 870-983-2684, 
HistoricWashington@arkansas.com

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