Powhatan Historic State Park Schedules May Events
Saturday, May 04, 2019
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Powhatan’s Pastime: Historic Baseball
Meeting Place: Black River Picnic Area
Join us at Powhatan Historic State Park during Arkansas Heritage Month for America’s pastime. Baseball in the 19th century was a popular sport but was quite different from the game we know today.Join the park interpreter for an introduction to 19th century baseball and get a chance to play the game that has captured the hearts of Americans for over a century. We’ll have period correct balls, bases, and bats available. Baseball in this time was typically played without gloves, but you’re welcome to bring yours to protect your hands.
Admission: Free
Saturday, May 11, 2019
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Churning and Chores
Meeting Place: Log House
Can you imagine having to make everything you ate and wore from scratch? Have you ever wondered where you’d get food if the stores closed tomorrow? Were your chores ever the difference between eating a good meal and starving? In this program, a costumed interpreter (depending on availability) will tell tales of 19th Century domestic life while students churn their own butter.
Admission: Free
Saturday, May 18, 2019
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
From Scraps to Quilt: A Beginner’s Quilting Workshop
Meeting Place: Courthouse
Quilting, a popular pastime, joined together not only pieces of fabric, but people’s lives. Join us at Powhatan Historic State Park to learn this time-honored and beloved tradition. Participants will learn the basics of quilting; piecing the squares, layering the quilt, and the quilting stitch. The $15 registration fee will provide materials. Space is limited; call (870) 878-6765 or email powhatan@arkansas.com to reserve your space today.
Admission: 15.00
Saturday, May 18, 2019
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Kids to Parks Day: Historic Games Day
Meeting Place: Black River Picnic Area
May 19th is the 8th annual “Kids to Parks” Day! Last year more than 1 million people across the nation went outdoors to spend time in parks. Be a part of the movement and have fun with us at Powhatan. In today’s society we are surrounded by countless things that hold our attention, but what did they do way back when? Come join park staff to play with 19th century toys and games and learn how people entertained themselves prior to internet and electricity! For questions, please call (870) 878-6765. #kidstoparks
Admission: Free
Saturday, May 25, 2019
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Trial by Jury Dinner
Meeting Place: Courthouse
Are you a fan of TV shows that portray trials? Ever wanted to “object” in a courtroom? After enjoying a home cooked meal and making dessert, guests will take part in a trial that occurred in this courtroom. Dress casual, or wear your favorite 19th century costume. Reservations are required; limit of 40 participants. For questions and reservations, please call (870) 878-6765.
Admission: 20.00
Cathy Drew is a lifelong resident of the region that she loves to promote. She was born in downtown Batesville in the late ’60s, located in one of the eight counties she now enjoys encouraging people to visit.
Drew became associated with the Ozark Gateway Region in 1990 while working at the ad agency (The Media Market Inc.). The agency handled marketing for the regional association, where she and her co-workers produced an annual tabloid publication. She began working as the Ozark Gateway Region director in June 2000.
After Drew became director, she took the region to the next level by helping the tourism organization create a new website and moved it from the old newspaper paper tabloid publication to a color magazine format. She helped open a visitor center for the Ozark Gateway, allowing visitors to pick up information from the entire state 24/7. Over the years, Drew has helped the organization meet new marketing goals, such as in- and out-of-state marketing, assuring that all 100,000 copies of their magazines are distributed each year.
In 2016, she assisted in creating the first Ozark Gateway Region Golf Classic. The tournament continues to grow each year, allowing the organization to expand its co-op program and helping each county have dedicated promotion. Drew stays busy at Ozark Gateway as the ad sales manager, magazine editor, day-to-day office operations, trade show representative, and magazine distribution representative, all while ensuring that the region is represented all over Arkansas and southern Missouri.
Drew was featured in several local and statewide publications over the years, as well as the 1997 cover of the Ozark Gateway Region tabloid, along with her then 4-year-old son, Jon. She has received several awards, such as the Batesville Rotarian of the Year in 2010 and a three-time Paul Harris Fellow.
She also has served as an Independence County election commissioner for several years. She now serves as their co-election coordinator, helping with behind-the-scenes management of voting equipment, day-to-day election deadlines, and poll worker training.
Drew is Batesville Rotary Club Past President, and is the Rotary Clubs’ current membership chair.
In March of 2018, Drew was honored with induction into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame for her many years of dedicated service to the tourism industry.