First-Person History Series

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The Randolph County Heritage Museum is presenting a series of lecture/story-telling evenings during July and August. Local historians and long-time residents will discuss, from a personal and “first-person” perspective, various topics of local interest and lore.

The series will be held on Monday evenings at 6pm in the Museum Annex. Refreshments will be served.

  • July 11th – Women of Distinction in Randolph County by Ann Carroll
  • July 18th – The Foster family in early Randolph County by Jake Foster
  • July 25th – Growing up here in the 1950s and early 1960s by Frank Bigger, Carol Carroll, and Dick Olvey
  • August 1st – Growing up here in the 1940s and early 1950s by Virginia Stevens and Mike Dunn
  • August 8th – The “Point” by Anna Cook
  • August 15th – The Fourche River Valley by Harmon Seawel
  • August 22nd – Growing up here in the 1920s and 1930s by Ann Carroll

4th of July Weekend: Homemade Lemonade Demonstration

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July 3, 2016 1p.m. to 2p.m.

When the temperature hits 100+ today, we go inside and turn on the air conditioning. Join Park Interpreter Geoffrey to learn how people 200 years ago beat the heat without the luxuries of today. Learn all about the art of homemade lemonade making and how drinks were kept cool in Davidsonville’s time. Enjoy a glass of ice cold lemonade and then go explore the visitor center and other fascinating park exhibits.

Admission: Free

To learn more about these and other upcoming events call the park at 870-892-4708. Davidsonville Historic State Park is located fifteen minutes south of Pocahontas on Highway 166 South.

4th of July Weekend: Ice Cream Social

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July 2, 2016 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Come visit Davidsonville Historic State Park to celebrate the holiday weekend and enjoy some tasty treats as well. Join park staff in the visitor center and beat the summer heat by exploring the history of a delicious frozen dessert. Learn how ice cream was made over two hundred years ago and help make some yourself to enjoy with both friends and family.

Admission: Free

To learn more about these and other upcoming events call the park at 870-892-4708. Davidsonville Historic State Park is located fifteen minutes south of Pocahontas on Highway 166 South.