The Washington County Historical Society will host the 40th annual Ice Cream Social on Saturday, August 21, from 4 pm to 7:30 pm, at Headquarters House, 118 E. Dickson St., in Fayetteville (across Dickson Street from the Washington County Courthouse parking lot). This event will raise awareness of and support the Historical Society’s educational programs for children and adults. The cost for admission is $5 for adults, $2.50 for children ages 6-12, and $15 for a “family ticket,” and children under 6 attend free.
Homemade cakes and Hiland Dairy ice cream will be served. Guests will be treated to the music of local musicians, including folk music and barbershop singers; tours of the historic gardens and Headquarters House; antique cars display; and entertainment by the pride of WCHS, youth participants of the WCHS Heritage School, who will perform period dancing and related activities. Also, the winners of the Society’s annual Lemke Award prize will be announced. The WCHS Book Store and Gift Shop will offer a 10% discount on all merchandise purchased during the event. And, there will be activities for children, introducing them to the WCHS grounds.
For more information click here or call 479-521-2970.
The Washington County Historical Society, founded in 1951, is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with over 700 active members. Among its many activities and projects, the Washington County Historical Society publishes quarterly the award-winning Flashback, and owns and manages three historic properties in Washington County: Headquarters House, the Archibald Yell Law Office, and the Ridge House.
Annual events organized and sponsored by the Washington County Historical Society include the Annual Meeting in October, the Battle of Fayetteville Commemorative in April, the Heritage School in July, and the Ice Cream Social in August. The Washington County Historical Society also sponsors an Annual Lecture Series and celebrates Arkansas’ Statehood Day in June, as well as frequently conducting Living History programs in area schools and throughout the county. The mission of the Washington County Historical Society is to promote a continuing pride and interest in and knowledge of the history of Washington County, Arkansas and its inhabitants.
