Excavating around the cistern at the 2011 Annual Training Program at Historic Washington State Park.

Saturday, March 24

Dooley’s Ferry Archeological Tour

1:30pm – 4:30pm

Come and join staff from Historic Washington State Park and the Arkansas Archeological Survey and enjoy a bus ride to the Dooley’s Ferry archeological site on the Red River in southwestern Hempstead County. Hear about the old community that dates back before the Civil War and see what the archeologists have found. This event is part of Arkansas Archeological Month and will be held on Saturday March 24th. Transportation will be provided. Meet at the 1874 Courthouse Visitor Center.

Maximum of 25 people allowed.

Admission Fee: $10 per adult and $5 Children (ages 6-12).

Call to reserve your spot now at 870-983-2684.

Historic Washington State Park, a restoration village preserving one of Arkansas’s most prominent 19^th-Century towns, is located on US 278 nine miles north of Hope and can be reached by taking Exit 30 off Interstate 30.  For more information visit www.HistoricWashingonStatePark.com or call (870) 983-2684.