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			<div><h3>7/02/25 - 7/02/25 - Hope Auto Ford Community Coffee  - 9:30a-11a</h3></div>
			<div><p>Please join us at Hope Auto Ford for their Community Coffee.</p></div>
		<hr>			<div><h3>7/04/25 - 7/04/25 - The Reading and Signing of the Declaration of Independence - 10:30am--3:30pm</h3></div>
			<div>Hear the Declaration of Independence read, as was commonly done in the 19th century, at the 1874 Courthouse. Afterwards, sign your own "John Hancock" to a copy of the Declaration that you may take home. The readings will take place at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. </div>
		<hr>			<div><h3>7/05/25 - 7/05/25 - Sparks Fly in July - Gates open 5:30p</h3></div>
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		<hr>			<div><h3>7/09/25 - 7/09/25 - ROC Kids on the Go/Summer ABC Community Coffee  - 9:30am-11:00am</h3></div>
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		<hr>			<div><h3>7/12/25 - 7/12/25 - Evening Lions Food Pantry - 9:00am</h3></div>
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		<hr>			<div><h3>7/12/25 - 7/12/25 - Teacher Workshop - 10:00 - 11:00 </h3></div>
			<div>A feedback session to gather input for future programs from the National Park Site to the local school communities. All teachers and or home school groups looking to expand their options for guest speakers are welcome. </div>
		<hr>			<div><h3>7/19/25 - 7/19/25 - Herbal Remedies Workshop - 10am--3pm</h3></div>
			<div>Learn how people of the 19th century used various herbs for medicinal purposes. This hands-on workshop will include how to properly harvest and preserve different herbs. Participants will also make a remedy of their own to take home. Admission is $25 per person. Register by calling the park at (870) 983-2684.</div>
		<hr>			<div><h3>7/19/25 - 7/19/25 - Music in the Park: An Evening of Jazz - 7:30pm--9:00pm</h3></div>
			<div>Historic Washington State Park announces the annual summer concert series Music in the Park with the theme “An Evening of Jazz”.&nbsp;Enjoy an evening on the lawn of the 1874 Courthouse listening to live music from the past to the present. Bring&nbsp;your own lawn chair. In case of inclement weather, activities will be moved&nbsp;inside the 1874 Courthouse.&nbsp;What better way to spend a summer evening than music on the&nbsp;lawn, good food, and good friends? Jazz music has its roots in local spirituals and other type of songs from the 19th century. One local area musician named ScottJoplin of Texarkana influenced modern jazz music through his “ragtime” music. Join the community as they did in the past to enjoy evenings of great musical entertainment at Historic Washington State Park.  Concert Lineup:  June 21 – Majestic Jazz Band Majestic Jazz Band is a great local jazz band that has played in several local venues in Texarkana, Hope, and region. A group of talented musicians located in the Ark-La-Tex region that loved to share their love of jazz music. July 19 – William McNally William McNally is a ragtime enthusiast and performer of the music of Scott Joplin. McNally is the 2016 and 2017 champion of the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest and the first three–time winner of its New Rag Contest. He has several recordings including Chickens ‘n’ Kittens: a Ragtime Coup, which follows his interest in modern and classically trained ragtime composers. Learn more at www.williammcnally.com. August 16 – 106th Army Arkansas National Guard Jazz Band 106th Army Arkansas National Guard Jazz Band is part of the Arkansas National Guard headquartered in North Little Rock, Ark. They perform at different venues around the state. Come and support our members of the Arkansas National Guard. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/106thArmyBand/. &nbsp;Event is supported in part by City of Washington Tourism, Bobbie Arnold Atkinson Foundation, Tyson Foods, Farmers Bank and Trust, Washington Grace Cottage, Hempstead County Historical Society, and Historic Washington State Park. </div>
		<hr>			<div><h3>7/23/25 - 7/23/25 - National Park and Pop Culture Trivia - 2:00 - 3:00 pm</h3></div>
			<div>Join us for a fun-filled outdoor event where teens can test their knowledge of national parks and pop culture! After the trivia session, participants will be invited to enjoy an ice cream social.We are excited to host this event to give our teenagers from Hempstead County an opportunity to celebrate summer before heading back to school in a few weeks.Don’t miss out on the fun, friends, and ice cream! We hope to see you there!</div>
		<hr>			<div><h3>7/25/25 - 7/26/25 - 19th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium Teachers & Researchers Workshop  - 9am-4pm</h3></div>
			<div>We are offering an all-day teacher and researcher workshop in conjunction with the 19th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium. This workshop will take place on Friday, July 25&nbsp;with&nbsp;a morning program on Saturday, July 26. Lunch will be provided for both days. Saturday morning of the workshop will include a bus tour, sponsored by the Arkansas State Archives, along the path of the “Fort Towson Road” that the Choctaw Nation took on their way into modern-day Oklahoma. Workshop presenters will include staff from Historic Washington State Park, Arkansas State Archives, Fort Towson Historic Site, and the UALR Sequoyah National Research Center in Little Rock. Sessions will incorporate information on Choctaw removal and "Trail of Tears" topics into curriculum standards for the classroom. We encourage workshop participants to also attend the symposium on Saturday afternoon. Those attending both the workshops and symposium will receive a discounted price of $50. Pricing details are listed below. A total of twelve credit hours will be available for teachers to earn both days of the symposium. Register by July 23. For more information and to register call the park visitor center at (870) 983-2684.Friday Teacher Workshop (6 credit hours) $25Saturday Morning Program (3 credit hours) $15Symposium (3 credit hours) $20All Events (12 credit hours) $50</div>
		<hr>			<div><h3>7/26/25 - 7/26/25 - 19th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium  - 1pm--5pm</h3></div>
			<div>Historic Washington State Park will host the 19th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium on Saturday, July 26, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s theme is “Trail of Tears in the Red River Region” and will focus on on the removal period of the Choctaw tribe as they traveled from Mississippi into southeastern Oklahoma and the impact that had on the Great Bend Region of the Red River.Specific topics and speakers will include:    “Washington, Arkansas and the Trail of Tears” by Josh Williams and Chris Adams of Historic Washington State Park.    “Choctaw and Chickasaw Removal Stories through southwest Arkansas”” by Dr. Dan Littlefield of Sequoyah National Research Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.     “Indigenous Experimental Archeology at Choctaw Nation” by Dr. Ian Thompson of the Choctaw Nation Archeological Survey.    “Documenting Choctaw Ancestors” by Mallory Covington of the Oklahoma Historical Society.The cost of attendance at the symposium is $20. Register by July 23 by contacting the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.As part of the symposium, an all-day Friday and Saturday workshop for teachers and researchers will take place on July 25 and 26, beginning at 9 a.m. Lunch is included on both days. Teachers can earn a total of 12 credit hours by attending both days of the workshop and symposium. Saturday morning of the workshop will include a bus tour to sites in southwest Arkansas related to the Choctaw removal route, sponsored by the Arkansas State Archives. The cost of attending the workshop is $40. Workshop presenters will include staff from Historic Washington State Park, Arkansas State Archives, Sequoyah National Research Center at University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Arkansas Trail of Tears Association, and Fort Towson Historic Site. Sessions will incorporate Washington, Arkansas, and 19th-century-related topics into curriculum standards for the classroom. A discount price of $50 will be offered to those who wish to attend both the workshop and symposium. Call the park to register at 870-983-2684.</div>
		<hr>			<div><h3>7/30/25 - 7/30/25 - Watermelon Royalty Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am</h3></div>
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		<hr>			<div><h3>8/02/25 - 8/02/25 - History through the Shadows Hike - 7pm--9pm</h3></div>
			<div>Spend an evening wandering through the shadows and pondering history at Historic Washington State Park. This guided evening walk 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. Reservations are required. Admission is $15 per person. Register by calling the park at (870) 983-2684.</div>
		<hr>			<div><h3>8/04/25 - 8/04/25 - Watermelon Festival Parade - 9:30am-11:00am</h3></div>
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		<hr>			<div><h3>8/05/25 - 8/05/25 - Miss & Mister Hope Watermelon Pageant - 6:00pm</h3></div>
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		<hr>			<div><h3>8/07/25 - 8/09/25 - 49th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival - </h3></div>
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		<hr>			<div><h3>8/16/25 - 8/16/25 - Music in the Park: An Evening of Jazz - 7:30pm--9:00pm</h3></div>
			<div>Historic Washington State Park announces the annual summer concert series Music in the Park with the theme “An Evening of Jazz”.&nbsp;Enjoy an evening on the lawn of the 1874 Courthouse listening to live music from the past to the present. Bring&nbsp;your own lawn chair. In case of inclement weather, activities will be moved&nbsp;inside the 1874 Courthouse.&nbsp;What better way to spend a summer evening than music on the&nbsp;lawn, good food, and good friends? Jazz music has its roots in local spirituals and other type of songs from the 19th century. One local area musician named ScottJoplin of Texarkana influenced modern jazz music through his “ragtime” music. Join the community as they did in the past to enjoy evenings of great musical entertainment at Historic Washington State Park.  Concert Lineup:  June 21 – Majestic Jazz Band Majestic Jazz Band is a great local jazz band that has played in several local venues in Texarkana, Hope, and region. A group of talented musicians located in the Ark-La-Tex region that loved to share their love of jazz music. July 19 – William McNally William McNally is a ragtime enthusiast and performer of the music of Scott Joplin. McNally is the 2016 and 2017 champion of the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest and the first three–time winner of its New Rag Contest. He has several recordings including Chickens ‘n’ Kittens: a Ragtime Coup, which follows his interest in modern and classically trained ragtime composers. Learn more at www.williammcnally.com. August 16 – 106th Army Arkansas National Guard Jazz Band 106th Army Arkansas National Guard Jazz Band is part of the Arkansas National Guard headquartered in North Little Rock, Ark. They perform at different venues around the state. Come and support our members of the Arkansas National Guard. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/106thArmyBand/. &nbsp;Event is supported in part by City of Washington Tourism, Bobbie Arnold Atkinson Foundation, Tyson Foods, Farmers Bank and Trust, Washington Grace Cottage, Hempstead County Historical Society, and Historic Washington State Park. </div>
		<hr>			<div><h3>8/20/25 - 8/20/25 - President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home  National Historic Site Community Coffee at KHMA - 9:30am-11:00am</h3></div>
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		<hr>			<div><h3>8/22/25 - 8/22/25 - Evening of Jazz - 6:00 - 8:00 pm</h3></div>
			<div>Join the National Park Service for an "Evening of Jazz" as we celebrate the former President's 79th Birthday. There will be two bands playing and the evening is sure to be a special highlight for the summer.</div>
		<hr>			<div><h3>8/23/25 - 8/23/25 - East Nash Grass  - 7pm</h3></div>
			<div>East Nash Grass is coming back to Hempstead Hall! East Nash Grass exemplifies the best of what bluegrass has to offer—as being named the 2024 IBMA New Artist of the Year would suggest. But their breathtaking talent as singers, instrumentalists, and composers is just the beginning. While other acts chase their tail in search of nostalgia, the secret to East Nash Grass lies in their unflinching ability to be themselves.Checkout HempsteadHall.com for more info. </div>
		<hr>			<div><h3>8/30/25 - 8/30/25 - Trial by Jury Dinner - 6pm--9pm</h3></div>
			<div>Have you ever wondered what it was like to sit in a courtroom over 150 years ago? Now’s your chance! Join us for a unique re-enactment of a Washington, Arkansas, court case from 1856: Illness and Influence: The Battle Over Joseph Crosby's Estate. This trial captivated the people of Washington and highlighted the skill and tradition of its legal practitioners, contributing to the town’s rich legal history throughout the 19th century.The evening will begin with a meal at Williams Tavern Restaurant and then you will proceed to the trial drama. Reservations are required. Guests will be seated family-style with other guests. Admission is $35 per person.  Register by calling the park at (870) 983-2684.</div>
		<hr>			<div><h3>9/06/25 - 9/06/25 - All About Seeds - 10am--2pm</h3></div>
			<div>Take a deep look at the importance of how to harvest and store seeds properly. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn harvesting, drying, and storage techniques to preserve their seeds for future use. Admission is $25 per person. Register by calling the park at (870) 983-2684.</div>
		<hr>			<div><h3>9/12/25 - 9/12/25 - Hempstead County Economic Development Annual Luncheon  - 11:30 am -1:00 pm</h3></div>
			<div>EDC Annual Luncheon. Free of cost. Anna Powell or Brandi Tuttle </div>
		<hr>			<div><h3>9/12/25 - 9/12/25 - Gospel Music Show - 7pm</h3></div>
			<div>Join us for Hempstead Hall’s Gospel Music Show featuring Brian Free & Assurance, Legacy 5, and The Hoppers! This will be an unforgettable night of southern gospel music! Group rates available for groups of 7 or more by calling (870) 722-8565.Check out HempsteadHall.com for more info! </div>
		<hr>			<div><h3>9/13/25 - 9/13/25 - Junior Apprentice Day at the James Black Blacksmith Shop - 9am--4pm</h3></div>
			<div>Join the park blacksmiths and the Four State Iron Munchers blacksmithing club for our Junior Apprentice Day at Historic Washington State Park! Participants of all ages will be able to work with and learn from various smiths as they work on projects on forges set up adjacent to the James Black Shop! This is a come and go event. Admission is FREE. Register by calling the park at (870) 983-2684.</div>
		<hr>			<div><h3>9/19/25 - 9/19/25 - Frontier Days for Homeschools - 9am--3pm</h3></div>
			<div>Today our interpretive staff will provide a special experience for homeschool groups. Students will experience Frontier Days as the 19th century pioneers would have experienced it. Programming will be designed to correlate with state curriculum requirements. Sign up early for this hands-on adventure! Contact the park for further details and reservations at (870) 983-2684. Admission is $5.50 per person (ages 3 and up). </div>
		<hr>			<div><h3>9/19/25 - 9/20/25 - Frontier Days - 9am--3pm</h3></div>
			<div>Learn about the early settlement of the area in the 1820s and 1830s and hear about the beginning of the town of Washington. Take a tour of town and discover what some of the early settlers here brought to southwest Arkansas. For more information, contact the park at (870) 983-2684. Regular tour price for admission. </div>
		<hr>			<div><h3>9/20/25 - 9/20/25 - Dances of the Past Workshop - 7pm--9pm</h3></div>
			<div>Dance experience is not required for this fun evening of dance and fellowship! Join the staff of Historic Washington State Park for an exciting class that will leave you with unforgettable memories. Throughout history, dance has been not only an art form but also a way to socialize and make new friends. Come alone or with a partner and you will leave with new friends and new knowledge of dances such as the Virginia Reel and many more. Refreshments will be served, and fun will be had by all. Casual dress or period dress as you like. Admission is $15 per individual and $25 per couple. Register by calling the park at (870) 983-2684.</div>
		<hr>			<div><h3>9/24/25 - 9/24/25 - Leadership Hope-Hempstead County Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am</h3></div>
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		<hr>			<div><h3>10/04/25 - 10/04/25 - Taste of Hope - 6:00 PM-8:30 PM</h3></div>
			<div>Taste of Hope Goes Main Street“Oh the Places We Will Go”With a Dr Seuss theme, attendees will be able to enjoy “all things Seuss.”  This night provides an opportunity to showcase our local restaurants & eateries!  The evening will be filled with games, activities, music, fund-a-project, LIVE auction, and much, much more! Join us as we celebrate downtown revitalization & historic preservation! </div>
		<hr>			<div><h3>10/08/25 - 10/08/25 - Hope Water & Light Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am</h3></div>
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