Powhatan Historic State Park will host Spring Break activities Wednesday March 26 through Friday March 28from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday: Mussel Madness. Come learn about how 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: Inside Out. Come learn about the clothes people wore through the 19th century by working from the inside out! Join park staff to view an exhibit of clothing from the 19th century and play a game to dress up a character out of the pages of history. 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. No registration is required.
Powhatan Historic State Park will 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 19th century Arkansans made their own. Participants will leave with their own hand-made soap. Space is limited and registration is required. Registration fee is $25. To register for the workshop, please call the park at 870-878-6765.
Historic Powhatan School of the Lady
April 11-13, 2025
The Historic Powhatan School of the Lady is a school for ladies interested in re-enacting the 19th century. In two and a half days, it covers subjects that engage all levels of living history, from beginners to masters. We aim to teach participants about all aspects of life that pertain to 19th century women including etiquette, sewing techniques, cooking, history, music, personal hygiene and more.
For the best experience, we encourage you to stay with us at the park through period camping or by staying in one of our historic buildings. If you prefer to stay off-site, there are several hotels within a 30-mile radius, and Lake Charles State Park offers modern camping just 3 miles away.
Programs this year include: making an apron, making a pin cushion, a living history debate, and more.
Registration for the event is required. Registration closes April 1. All meals and workshop materials are provided as part of registration.
Powhatan Historic State Park
Powhatan Historic State Park exists to preserve and interpret the cultural landscape and heritage of Powhatan’s civic, social, economic, religious and community legacy. The park welcomes visitors to tour its historic structures, museum and landscape Wednesday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. To learn more, visitwww.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/powhatan-historic-state-park or call 870-878-6765.