JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JUNE 16, 2023 – Washington State Park will host an event showcasing life in the 1800s from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 1.

Schedule of events:

  • Petroglyph Tour – 2 p.m. at Petroglyph Site: Washington State Park team members will offer a tour of the petroglyphs, the park's history carved in stone! Learn about the Mississippian-era carvings, the culture and community who created them and possible interpretations. Enjoy a short walk on a covered walkway with interpretive panels highlighting the cultural features.
  • Historical Fabric Making – 4 p.m. at Pool: Learn about how clothing was made by hand in the 1800s, from start to finish.
  • Life in the 1800s – 7 p.m. at Campground Amphitheater: Get a sneak peek into what everyday life was like for a person living near what is now Washington State Park in the 1800s. See styles of the clothes people wore, food they ate, beliefs they held and some of the tasks they performed. Enjoy the presentation as the park team brings history to life.

Washington State Park is located at 13041 State Highway 104 in De Soto. For more information, contact the park at 636-586-5768.

For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

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