Spring Break Activities
Dates: March 25th-28th from 1:00-4:00pm
Location: Powhatan Historic State Park
Free to Attend
Step back in time as we open Powhatan’s historic buildings for open-house afternoons during Wednesday the 25th through Saturday the 28th of Spring Break. Compare life and living in 2020 with that of 1850 and learn what changes have occurred to our daily routines, work, play, schooling, and more in the last 170 years. Park staff will have a different building open each daybetween 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. so come whenever you’d like and explore as long as you want during those hours. Wednesday: Log House, Thursday: Commercial Building, Friday: Jail, Saturday: Schoolhouse
Powhatan’s Pastime: Historic Baseball
Date: March 28th from 9:00-10:00am
Location: Black River Picnic Area
Free to Attend
Join us at Powhatan Historic State Park 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.
For more information on this or other upcoming events or to request an accommodation to be able to attend or more fully experience this event, please contact the park at 870-878-0032.