Washington County Historical Society

08/15/2026

The ice cream social is in high gear until 5 p.m.

08/15/2026

Today’s the day! Be there!

Activities on the grounds will be under the shade trees. And when you’ve had enough of the heat come inside Headquarters House Museum where the AC will be on.

08/14/2026

It’s almost here: 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Headquarters House Museum.

NEWS RELEASE – Washington County Historical SocietyJuly 31, 2026Contact: Dave [email protected] Society Ice Cream Social set for Aug. 15The 54th annual presentation of the Washington County Historical Society Ice Cream Social will ...

08/13/2026

Maylon Rice tells all about the ice cream social on KNWA-TV. The 54th annual presentation of the Washington County Historical Society Ice Cream Social will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, on the lawn of Headquarters House Museum, 118 E. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Dead Horse Mountain Band and the Shiloh Pickers. There will also be a special presentation and recitation by University of Arkansas journalism professor Larry Foley.

08/12/2026

It’s this Saturday!

08/11/2026

On this episode of the Community Spotlight, Pete talks with Maylon Rice, the former president of the Washington County Historical Society, about thee 54th annual Ice Cream Social.

The annual fundraising event is set to take place from 3-5 p.m. Saturday at the Headquarters House. The Ice Cream Social will feature live music, a presentation by Larry Foley and all-you-can-eat ice cream.

Tickets are $2.50 for children, $5 for adults and $15 for families. Tickets are available at the Headquarters House or at the event.

A conversation with former president of WCHS Maylon Rice on the organization's long-standing social gathering featuring live music, refreshments and all-you-can-eat ice cream.

08/10/2026

The 54th annual presentation of the Washington County Historical Society Ice Cream Social will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, on the lawn of Headquarters House Museum, 118 E. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Dead Horse Mountain Band and the Shiloh Pickers. There will also be a special presentation and recitation by University of Arkansas journalism professor Larry Foley.

NEWS RELEASE – Washington County Historical SocietyJuly 31, 2026Contact: Dave [email protected] Society Ice Cream Social set for Aug. 15The 54th annual presentation of the Washington County Historical Society Ice Cream Social will ...

08/08/2026

Happening a week from today. Start planning now to be there!

08/04/2026

Historian Authors, Jerry Hogan and Susan Parks-Spencer will be at the 54th Annual Ice Cream Social at the WashCo Historical Society Headquarters House on Saturday, August 15, 3pm - 5pm selling and signing books.

Tickets for the Ice Cream Social are available online or at the gate on the day of the social. https://washcohistoricalsociety.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=37&ts=1784232894

08/03/2026

The August 2026 edition of Flashforward is now ready for downloading at http://bit.ly/4gaH3b6 See the details about the Aug. 15 Ice Cream Social plus the announcement of the annual meeting on Oct. 4, a new display at Headquarters House Museum and more.