Cooking class, Christmas candlelight coming to Historic Washington

Luminaries light Historic Washington State Park during the park's annual Christmas and Candlelight event in Washington, Arkansas. This year's event takes place Friday, Dec. 9, and Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. (Submitted photo)
Luminaries light Historic Washington State Park during the park's annual Christmas and Candlelight event in Washington, Arkansas. This year's event takes place Friday, Dec. 9, and Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. (Submitted photo)

WASHINGTON, Ark. -- A pair of events will bring sweets, treats, Christmas and candlelight to Historic Washington State Park.

The park will host a "Sweets and Treats" cooking workshop on Saturday and its 36th annual "Christmas and Candlelight" event on Dec. 9-10.

In the workshop, participants will explore historic recipes and cooking techniques through hands-on preparation, then enjoy the fruits of their labor.

During "Christmas and Candlelight," period decorations will adorn the historic town and thousands of luminaries will light the streets.

A horse-drawn surrey will be available for rides, and Williams' Tavern Restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The park is a restoration village interpreting the historic Arkansas town in the 19th century. Daily tours are provided to over 15 historic sites and museums, such as the B.W. Edwards Weapons Museum and Blacksmith Shop.

(The park is open daily, except Mondays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. "Sweets and Treats" is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. Admission is $25 per person, and registration is required. "Christmas and Candlelight" is slated for Friday, Dec. 9, and Saturday, Dec. 10. Luminary lighting and music programs will begin at 5 p.m. Tour venues will open at 1 p.m. Admission is $10 per adult and $6 per child up to age 12. For more information, visit HistoricWashingtonStatePark.com or call 870-983-2684.)

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