We're continuing to hit as many state and national parks as we can, soaking up as much history and beauty as possible.
We chose to visit this park in conjunction with the Jonquil Festival, so we had no shortage of things to see and do.
From the Historic Washington website:
An important stop on the Southwest Trail, James Bowie, Sam Houston, and Davy Crockett all famously traveled through here. James Black, a local blacksmith, actually forged the legendary Bowie knife. From 1863-1865, it served as the Confederate capital of Arkansas."
We're learning more and more about the importance of the Southwest Trail, a route I never encountered until we visited Davidsonville Historic State Park a few weeks ago.
Thankfully the weather for the field trip this time was spectacular instead of frigid! How did I miss this part of Arkansas' history?!?
According to Wikipedia: "Little more than a footpath before Arkansas became a territory in 1819, Southwest Trail became a major immigration route in the 1820s. By the 1830s more than 80 percent of the Arkansas territory's population had entered through the Southwest Trail."
Thankfully the weather for the field trip this time was spectacular instead of frigid! How did I miss this part of Arkansas' history?!?
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southwest_Trail |
According to Wikipedia: "Little more than a footpath before Arkansas became a territory in 1819, Southwest Trail became a major immigration route in the 1820s. By the 1830s more than 80 percent of the Arkansas territory's population had entered through the Southwest Trail."
What a gorgeous day to enjoy a picnic lunch among all of the daffodils,
to tour the beautifully restored historic houses while learning about their construction,
and to discover the history of Arkansas.
to tour the beautifully restored historic houses while learning about their construction,
and to discover the history of Arkansas.
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