History Day at Hobbs State Park

Description

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area Presents Hobbs History Day Various Activities at Historic Van Winkle Hollow (ROGERS, Ark.) – Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area will host a free assemblage of short, historic presentations. The programs begin at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 21st at Historic Van Winkle Hollow and continue to 2:00 pm. Come and go as you like through this area that is on the National Register of Historic Places. Mark your calendars. • Learn about the people and history behind this place, from Peter Van Winkle to Roscoe Hobbs. • Can you identify different kinds of artifacts? Try the archeology maze to find out. • Test your skills at old-time games and learn what life was like for children in the hollow in the 1800’s. • Help out with some typical chores of the day and sample some Johnny cake or apple crisp made in a Dutch oven. • Dip your toes in Little Cliffy Creek to put a twist on your visit. • Join Park Interpreter Chris in Van Winkle Hollow for this reader’s theater-style program where you – the audience members – help tell the interesting story of this place and how it came to be a state park. This program will be both educational and fun, but you must be willing to participate! • Bring a sack lunch to enjoy in the picnic area. For more information, contact the park’s visitor center at 479-789-5000.