Old Washington Historic State ParkDescriptionOld Washington Historic State Park is a National Register of Historic Places site, offering visitors the chance to travel back to the 19th century. It contains the state’s largest collection of pre-Civil War houses, including classic examples of Southern Greek Revival and Federal architecture, Gothic Revival, and Italianate. The houses are authentically furnished and contain many items (furniture and ceramics) that are 19th-century treasures.
The park also contains such attractions as the 1836 courthouse that served as the Confederate capitol; the Edwards Weapons Museum with more than 1,500 items of pioneer-era rifles and pistols; a print museum featuring 19th-century printing equipment; re-created blacksmith shop; and the Pioneer Cemetery.
Operating HoursOpen daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The park is closed on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Getting ThereOld Washington Historic State Park is located in southwest Arkansas near Hope.
From Hope, take exit #30 off I-30, and take U.S. 278 northwest for nine miles.
From Nashville, take U.S. 278 south for 18 miles.
From Little Rock, take I-30 west for 113 miles to Exit #30 at Hope.
Old Washington Historic State Park
P.O. Box 98
Washington, AR 71862
Phone: (870) 983-2684
Fax: (870) 983-2736
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