Upcoming Park EventsJuly 1st-16th
Davidsonville Historic State Park invites you to join us for any and all of the upcoming park events
4th of July Weekend: Ice Cream Social
July 2, 2016 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Come visit Davidsonville Historic State Park to celebrate the holiday weekend and enjoy some tasty treats as well. Join park staff in the visitor center and beat the summer heat by exploring the history of a delicious frozen dessert. Learn how ice cream was made over two hundred years ago and help make some yourself to enjoy with both friends and family. Admission: Free
4th of July Weekend: Homemade Lemonade Demonstration
July 3, 2016 1p.m. to 2p.m.
When the temperature hits 100+ today, we go inside and turn on the air conditioning. Join Park Interpreter Geoffrey to learn how people 200 years ago beat the heat without the luxuries of today. Learn all about the art of homemade lemonade making and how drinks were kept cool in Davidsonville’s time. Enjoy a glass of ice cold lemonade and then go explore the visitor center and other fascinating park exhibits.
Admission: Free
Park Scavenger Hunt
July 16, 2016 9a.m.-11a.m.
How well do you know your local state park? Join park staff for a fun morning of exploration and adventure. Match clues to their locations, take your own picture as proof, and learn a few things about Davidsonville along the way. Hunts will start and end at the visitor center and two different hunts for different age groups will be offered. Prizes offered for the first completion, fastest completion, and for participation..
Admission: Free
To learn more about these and other upcoming events call the park at 870-892-4708. Davidsonville Historic State Park is located fifteen minutes south of Pocahontas on Highway 166 South.