Davidsonville Historic State Park Upcoming Events
Upcoming March and April Events
Davidsonville Historic State Park invites you to join us for any and all of the upcoming park programs. Most programs are free but advanced registration for these events may be required. Please call, email, or visit the park to sign up.
Black Powder Demonstration, March 24th , 2017
3-3:45 p.m.
Join Arkansas State Park Staff and hear history roar. Learn how Arkansas residents 200 years ago hunted wildlife to provide food for their families and protected themselves while in dangerous situations. Come learn how black powder muskets and cannon were used and see them in operation.
Meeting Place: Davidsonville Town Site
Night Hike and Owl Prowl, March 24th, 2017
7:8:30 p.m.
Half the park is after dark. Join Park Interpreter Geoffrey at the Visitor Center for a sunset hike and owl prowl around Davidsonville. Learn about the nocturnal hunters who call the park home, listen to their calls, and perhaps catch a glimpse of an owl making its nightly rounds. Please bring flashlights and wear close-toed shoes.
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
Dutch Oven Desserts, March 25th, 2017
1-4 p.m.
Registration Required
Join Park Interpreter Geoffrey for an afternoon of delicious dessert creation. Participants will help cook up and enjoy several historic and modern day desserts using cookware and recipes common in Davidsonville’s time. Families and those with kids will get the most out of this interactive and tasty program.
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
Evening Campground Program, March 25th, 2017
7-8:30 p.m.
Join park staff for an evening program around the campfire. Meet Park Interpreter Geoffrey at the campground for an interactive program on the history of Davidsonville and enjoy some tasty S’mores after the program.
Meeting Place: Campground Fire Ring
Leather Craft Workshop: Saturday, April 15th
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $15.00 per person.
If you can imagine it, you can make it. Long before big box stores made shopping easy, homemade was the way to get many common personal items. Shoes, bags, belts, wallets, bracelets, and more all were made by working animal hide leather. Join the park interpreter and make a leather-craft item of your own in this beginners’ workshop. All materials and instruction will be provided to make your choice of pouch, loose change tray, or wristband. Space is limited, so ready your creativity and call the park to sign-up soon.
Meeting Place: Education Center
