(POWHATAN, Ark.) – Powhatan Historic State Park will host spring break activities Wednesday March 26 through Friday March 28 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Mussel Madness: Come learn about how the Black River kicked up a pearl craze and frenzy that led to mussel madness that gave rise to shell button factories and a black pearl. Join park staff to view an exhibit of artifacts from this interesting local history and play a game that simulates the life of a river mussel. This event is free. No registration is required.
Thursday, Bookbinding: Come learn about the books people had through the 19thcentury by learning how they’re made! Join park staff to view an exhibit of 19thcentury books and make your own small book to take home. This event is free. No registration is required.
Friday, All about Purple Martins: Come learn about the important role purple martins play in our environment, especially about their interesting housing habitats! Join park staff to see different types of purple martin houses and learn how you can protect this unique bird. This event is free and no registration is required.
Powhatan Historic State Park will also host a Soapmaking Workshop on Saturday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join park staff and learn how soap can be made by hand at home. Participants will learn the history of soap and how 19thcentury Arkansans made their own. Participants will leave with their own hand-made soap. Space is limited and registration is required. The registration fee is $25. To register for the workshop, please call the park at 870-878-6765.