‘In Their Wallet’ exhibit opens Saturday at Historic Washington State Park

May 19, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

by Gazette Staff

Historic Arkansas currency is seen in this undated photo, including a monetary note specific to Hempstead County. The "In Their Wallet" exhibit will tell the story of how The Natural State built its economy. A presentation on the exhibit is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Historic Washington State Park in Washington, Ark. (Photo courtesy of Historic Washington State Park)
Historic Arkansas currency is seen in this undated photo, including a monetary note specific to Hempstead County. The "In Their Wallet" exhibit will tell the story of how The Natural State built its economy. A presentation on the exhibit is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Historic Washington State Park in Washington, Ark. (Photo courtesy of Historic Washington State Park)

WASHINGTON, Ark. -- Tracing the history of Arkansas' monetary system is the focus of a new exhibit at Historic Washington State Park.

"In Their Wallet" opens today with a reception and a presentation by numismatic expert Ed Nelson. The exhibit aims to tell the story of early Arkansans as they endeavored to build an economy with a sound money system.

"The exhibit features issues unique to the 19th century and addresses questions that remain in the present-day about the proper form and role of money in society," the state park said in a news release.

The presentation will start at 1:30 p.m. at the 1874 Visitor Information Center, 100 SW Morrison St.

For information, visit HistoricWashingtonStatePark.com or call 870-983-2684.

Historic Washington State Park is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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