Historic Washington State Park

Category: State park

Address: 103 Franklin St, Washington, AR 71862, USA

Phone: +18709832684

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–5PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 8AM–5PM

Wednesday: 8AM–5PM

Thursday: 8AM–5PM

Friday: 8AM–5PM

Saturday: 8AM–5PM

Reviews

Jason Conrad

Apr 29, 2022

Had a great time...glad I didn't live in those days!

Jacelyn M

Mar 20, 2022

We stopped by on our way back home to Louisiana. The place was busy with a bunch of people setting up for a festival that was to take place the next day. It is a beautiful place with a ton of historical buildings, however no one told us any information about the place and we ran into many people who worked there. The courthouse was beautiful, we were able to tour on our own without a ticket. Everything else you have to have a ticket to go in and look, which we did not know until we got there, that was disappointing! (Nothing on website states this) Also we had lunch at the restaurant at the park, the waitress was awkward and seemed to not know much about her job or how to do it, we were also told "cash only" after we already ordered our food. My husband had to leave the restaurant to try to find an ATM, an employee told him the gift shop had one, he walked to it just to be told they never had an ATM in there ever! By that time the food was served to our table, he mentioned to the check out lady that there was no ATM in the gift shop, that he will have to leave the park and go to town 10 minutes or so away and find an ATM to be able to pay for our meal. We didn't have any cash which is what caused this whole debacle! The checkout lady seemed to get upset about it, then they start plugging up equipment to be able to take card payments! 🙄 The food was GREAT, the service not so much!! Anyways after all that, I would never go back to visit this park, but the stamp is in my State passport book so I'm good to go. By the way they do the stamps in the Gift Shop which is located in the courthouse. The lady in the gift shop was extremely nice, the only reason there is not less stars!!

James Smith

Jan 12, 2022

Very cool place if you like history. We have traveled all over the USA and seen thousands of cemeteries but this one had something we've never seen. 3 revolutionary War Graves. The blacksmith was awsome and taught us some new tricks to making things out of steel.

Charles Dolen

Oct 15, 2021

You need to check this place out and expect to be there all day. The whole town is a step back into the past. Be sure and go by the blacksmith for a great demonstration. There are also some notable trees that are majestic. The tour guides where very good.

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Questions & Answers

Did the Christmas Candlelight Tours just so happen to be cancelled last night due to the rain & moved to next week?

Angie Buster | Jun 2, 2019
Leita Spears | Jun 3, 2019

It was held as scheduled. Just chilly and damp through the night...

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When can we view the homes ?

Lee English | Jun 2, 2018
Gilbert Navarro | Jun 3, 2018

The open homes and exhibits vary from day to day. You could call or check online to see which homes will be open.

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DO YOU HAVE CARRIAGE RIDES

Allison Wall-Compton | Jun 1, 2021
Scott Hobson | Jun 2, 2021

They do normally but presently due to COVID they aren't presently.

I'm looking for a phone number?

Robyn Horn | Jun 1, 2020
Michael Jackson | Jun 2, 2020

+1 870-983-2625 from the website, so it should be current.

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Can you take pets?

Maria Rubio | Jun 2, 2019
Adam Cauley | Jun 3, 2019

Yes

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What hours is it open on 05-17-19?

Jolene Fullen | Jun 2, 2019
Karen Hanks | Jun 3, 2019

9 - 5 I believe

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What is the name of tree in Washington , ark

Barbara Finley | Jun 2, 2019
Mack McCarty | Jun 3, 2019

It doesn't have a "name", other than the oldest Magnolia Tree in the state.

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Will the jump toys be there Sunday 9 to 4 for the Jonquil Festival?

Pam Tollett | Jun 2, 2019
Haywood M. Smith Jr. | Jun 3, 2019

I would recommend calling them for that information to make sure you get the information you need

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Do they sell books at the gift shop?

Jo Calizzi | Jun 2, 2019
Lloyd Dixon | Jun 3, 2019

Yes. But not a very large selection as of my last visit 2 years ago.

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Is there a gift shop?

Jo Calizzi | Jun 2, 2019
Ken Black | Jun 3, 2019

There is in the old courthouse and lots of history.

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Are pets permitted with leash?

Jana Dunkerson | Jun 2, 2018
Larry Roberts | Jun 3, 2018

Yes! Enjoy the park...

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Is there a camping ground near washington state paek

Jessica May | Jun 2, 2018
Diedre Young | Jun 3, 2018

If you call the office, there is a good chance they will let you dry camp in their large parking lot. We have a couple times.

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Is there a camp ground near washington state park

Jessica May | Jun 2, 2018
Leita Spears | Jun 3, 2018

There is camping 30 minutes away at Crater of Diamonds State Park. It is beautiful.

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How much does it cost to tour the museums

Cheri Bellamy | Jun 2, 2018
Ken Black | Jun 3, 2018

Many are free, but have gift shops.

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where is this located

KEASIA MOORE | Jun 2, 2018
Amy Nelson | Jun 3, 2018

The park is located in Washington, AR in the SW corner of the state. The park is about 10 miles NW from Hope, AR.

what attractions do they have

Emma Shebaily | Jun 2, 2018
Maggie Barry | Jun 3, 2018

This is a historic state park focusing on the 1800s. Throughout the year they offer tours of preserved and replicated homes. There is also a blacksmith forge, a candle shop, a printing press, and a gun museum. Annual events include the Five Trails Frontier Days (February), Shakespeare in the Park (March), the Jonquil Festival (March), Music in the Park (free concerts during the summer months), Civil War Weekend (November), and Christmas and Candlelight (December).

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Is there camping areas

Brent Satcher | Jun 2, 2018
Deanna Willis | Jun 3, 2018

No

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