Old Washington Historic Park

Old Washington Historic Park One of Arkansas' oldest towns and it contains Historic Washington State Park on Arkansas' oldest road. Come experience history!
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Travel back to the 19th century in Historic Washington, Arkansas. Established on George Washington's birthday in 1824, the town of Washington today is one of America's premier historic villages and Historic Washington State Park is a National Register of Historic Places site. More than 30 carefully restored Arkansas landmarks and historic structures, including classic examples of Southern Greek Re

vival and Federal architecture, Gothic Revival, Italianate, and hand-hewn timber framing or brace-frame cottage construction, stand as a legacy to life in Washington from 1824 to 1900. Tour the public buildings and homes; see the remarkable collections of antiques, guns and knives; visit with the guides in period attire and ride the surrey on a tour of the various Arkansas historical sites in town for an unforgettable historic experience. Please take as many photos as you want and remember to share them with everyone visiting this public page. Any public photos can be chosen for use with photographer credit.

It's carb overload day at Williams Tavern Restaurant ! Jalapeno cornbread is ready for the oven. Rolls are on the rise! ...
06/10/2026

It's carb overload day at Williams Tavern Restaurant ! Jalapeno cornbread is ready for the oven. Rolls are on the rise! Join us for lunch today! Open from 11am to 3pm

There is nothing quite like pulling something out of a fire and shaping it into something real with your own hands. The ...
06/09/2026

There is nothing quite like pulling something out of a fire and shaping it into something real with your own hands. The Introduction to Forging Workshop at Historic Washington State Park runs Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 21 from 9am to 4pm each day.

You will work alongside the park's skilled smiths at the forge, learning the fundamentals of blacksmithing and making actual art and functional objects from iron and steel. All tools and materials are provided. Minimum age is 16 and participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Class is limited to 3 people.
Cost is $200 per person.
Call 870-983-2684 to register.

06/09/2026

Historic Dyeing 101: Cotton Edition
June 13th
10am-3pm
Are you interested in historical dyeing methods? Join us on June 13th for a beginner's workshop focusing on 19th century dyeing techniques for plant fibers! From mordants and fixatives to dyes and dyebaths, you'll learn the entire process from start to finish. Each participant will have the opportunity to dye and take home two mini-skeins of 100% cotton to use in any of their future projects!
Aprons and gloves will be provided, but it is still recommended to wear clothes that may get stained. The class will break for an hour lunch.
$15 per person
Call to reserve your spot.
870-983-2684

June 20th 2026 10am-2pm“Hands-On” Candle Making Workshop Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s Candle Shop and b...
06/09/2026

June 20th 2026 10am-2pm
“Hands-On” Candle Making Workshop
Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s Candle Shop and be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but you will take them home so everyone can enjoy the colors and fragrances of the candle that you create. The candle shop is one of the favorite tour sites within the park, for children and adults alike. Must be 12 years and older. Register by calling the park at 870-983-2684. *Will break for lunch.
$25 per person

Hooves through History at Historic Washington State Park (WASHINGTON, Ark.) – Take the opportunity to learn more about t...
06/05/2026

Hooves through History at Historic Washington State Park

(WASHINGTON, Ark.) – Take the opportunity to learn more about the care of horses during Hooves through History on Saturday, June 6, at 1 p.m. Historic Washington State Park will offer a hoof care demonstration at the Simon T. Sanders Barnyard. Attendees will witness and discuss the methods used by 19th-century pioneers to keep their horses sound and in working condition.

Admission is free. For more information, contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.


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Historic Washington State Park
Historic Washington State Park, located in Washington, Arkansas, is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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.

Step into the shadows of history: Evening walking tour at Historic Washington State Park (WASHINGTON, Ark.) - Spend an e...
06/04/2026

Step into the shadows of history: Evening walking tour at Historic Washington State Park

(WASHINGTON, Ark.) - Spend an evening wandering through the shadows and pondering history at Historic Washington State Park on Saturday, June 6 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This guided evening walk along with a ride on the horse drawn surrey allows visitors to reflect on the past, as the intricacies of history, architecture, and the way of life and death are illuminated and explained. Each site visited will feature houses that have stood since the antebellum years.

Registration is required. Cost for attendance is $15 per person. Contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684 to register.

Williams Tavern Restaurant lunch special for today.870-983-2890
06/04/2026

Williams Tavern Restaurant lunch special for today.
870-983-2890

Address

103 Franklin Street
Washington, AR
71862

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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+18709832684

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