Historic Washington State Park
Arkansas State Park · Hempstead County
Historic Washington State Park entrance fee
Free entry
Historic Washington State Park hours
Visitor Center:
Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Administrative Office:
Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Hours as published by Arkansas State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Historic Washington State Park
A town on the old Southwest Trail where blacksmith James Black forged the legendary Bowie knife and Arkansas' Confederate government sat from 1863 to 1865. The 1874 courthouse opens the state's largest collection of 19th-century buildings, and you can stay the night in the Jailhouse Bed & Breakfast.
Amenities & facilities
- 🏨 Lodge
- 🌿 Nature Center
Lodging options
- Jailhouse Bed & Breakfast · Reserve
Facility rentals
Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.
- Outdoor Areas (Grounds &/or porches) — Daily Rate: $135
- W. P. A. Gymnasium with kitchen facilities — Per Day: $300; Per 1/2 Day: $185
- 1914 School House — Meeting Room - Full Day (12 Capacity): $135; Auditorium - Full Day (100 Capacity): $190
- Small Open Pavilion — Per Day: $49
Contact
Phone870-983-2684
Address103 Franklin Street, Washington, AR 71862
Upcoming events at Historic Washington State Park
- Town in Conflict School Day
- “Town in Conflict” Civil War Event
- Cozy Threads: A Mug Rug Weaving Experience
- Winter Defense Tincture Workshop
- Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Workshop: Sweets and Treats
- 40th Annual Christmas and Candlelight
- A Holiday to Die for: A Christmastime "Murder Mystery" Weekend
- Kids Crafts Day
Event details and registration are on the Arkansas State Parks calendar.
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