Washington Grace Cottage

10/14/2026

Step back in time for an evening of historic dancing and fellowship!
The Washington Vintage Dancers will host their Fall Ball on October 17 in Texarkana, featuring group dances from the 18th and 19th centuries. No dance experience is needed, and everyone is welcome!

Click the link in the comments to learn more about this family-friendly event!

10/08/2026

🪦✨ Learn how to care for history—one stone at a time.

Join us at Historic Washington State Park for a Tombstone Care Workshop in Pioneer Cemetery. This hands-on program will cover the basics of proper tombstone care and demonstrate safe cleaning techniques directly on historic stones. 🧽📜

📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m. – Noon
🎟️ $25 per person
👥 Limited to 15 participants

Whether you’re interested in historic preservation, genealogy, cemeteries, or simply learning how to properly care for old monuments, this workshop offers a practical introduction to preserving the past. 🌿

📞 Register by calling 870-983-2684.

10/07/2026

⚔️🇺🇸 Experience Civil War history where it happened!

On Saturday, November 7, 2026, Historic Washington State Park and Prairie D’Ane Battlefield will bring the Civil War era to life with reenactments, living-history programs, and stories from Washington’s past.

💥 The day begins at 11:00 a.m. with a battle reenactment at Prairie D’Ane Battlefield in Prescott, then shifts to Historic Washington State Park for programs exploring civilian refugees, military camps, Civil War medicine, and life on the home front.

📜 A Moment from Washington’s Civil War History:
In March 1862, a community meeting in Washington raised more than $23,000 to help the families of local Confederate volunteers. The Arkansas Gazette later praised Hempstead as “the banner county of the State” for its support of soldiers’ families.

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
🎟️ Regular admission fee
🚗 Parking fee required for the battle reenactment
👥 Open to the public — no registration limit

Come spend the day exploring the people, events, and experiences that shaped Washington during the Civil War. 🏛️📖

📞 For details, call 870-983-2684.

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

The Taste of Hope is moving indoors! The fourth annual Taste of Hope will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, from 6–8 p.m. at First Baptist Church’s Christian Life Center due to the forecasted rain.

Enjoy local food tastings, BINGO, a raffle and the Wizard of Oz-themed celebration, “There’s No Place Like Hope.”

👉 Read more and get ticket information: https://swark.today/articles/taste-of-hope-moves-indoors-all-the-flavor-all-the-fun

10/02/2026

Thank you Adams family for your kind words. We hope you stay with us again!

"We enjoyed staying at Grace Cottage. This was our second stay. The scones were delicious! Thank you for everything."

10/02/2026

Thank you Carboni family for your kind words. We hope you stay with us again!

"What a nice, charming, clean place to stay! Reminded me of my grandma's place in Texas. Love the bed and bath in particular as well as the porch swing and rocking chairs. We appreciate being able to stay here and hope to return for our next visit."

09/30/2026

Our local cemeteries are important parts of community history. Learn how to properly care for and clean tombstones with the park curator this Saturday.

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 9am - Noon
Cost: $25 per person
Spots Available: Limited to 15 participants
Register by calling the park at 870-983-2684.